QA Lead / Manager jobs in Recife, Brazil
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Recife earns a median of R$250k a year ($48k gross). Recife has about 1.7 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Brazil has 2, and remote roles can be done from Recife.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Recife
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Recife today, so these are the nearest in Brazil, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Recife
Gross annual pay in BRL. Recife is 0.93× the Brazil median (-7%), which is R$270k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$160k | R$190k | R$230k | $37k | |
| Mid-level | R$200k | R$250k | R$300k | $48k | |
| Senior | R$260k | R$320k | R$380k | $61k | |
| Lead | R$320k | R$390k | R$480k | $76k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Recife.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Recife
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Recife is on America/Recife. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Brazil cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | R$300k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Rio de Janeiro | R$230k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Belo Horizonte | R$240k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Salvador | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Fortaleza | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Manaus | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Brasília | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Curitiba | R$240k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Recife
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Recife: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Recife?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Recife earns a median of R$250k a year ($48k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$200k to R$300k. Junior pay starts near R$190k, senior pay is R$320k and leads reach R$390k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Recife?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Recife today, but Brazil has 2 and QA Lead / Manager roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Recife pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Recife ranks 6th of 15 Brazil cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is R$270k, so Recife is below it. Against the US it is 56% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Recife ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Recife?
Recife is on America/Recife. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Recife with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Recife starts at the higher of the city and national median.