The Director of Quality Engineering will lead a high performant quality engineering organization for the implementation and oversight of comprehensive testing strategies across functional, automation, and performance testing within the organization. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, from team management and budget oversight to the execution of various testing methodologies on a SaaS cloud platform.
What you Will Do
Team Management and Leadership
Develop and manage the quality engineering team to meet organizational goals
Drive a test automation culture and focus across Engineering & Product organizations.
Ensure the availability of necessary skills and resources for effective testing execution.
Promote a team culture of continuous learning and development.
Conduct performance assessments, set objectives, and guide career progression.
Align team efforts with quality benchmarks to achieve quarterly goals.
Monitor quality metrics to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Manage the budget and resources for quality engineering activities.
Functional Testing
Ensure compliance with established testing protocols.
Collaborate with development and business units to ensure testing aligns with business needs.
Manage risks associated with functional testing.
Oversee defect tracking and resolution.
Automation Testing
Identify opportunities for test automation and implement appropriate frameworks and tools.
Provide training and support for automated testing methodologies.
Ensure the effective execution of automated tests.
Performance Testing
Ensure performance testing complies with established protocols.
Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to align testing with system requirements.
Manage performance testing risks and analyze results to recommend improvements.
Security Testing
Develop and implement a security testing strategy.
Plan, conduct, and document security tests.
Accessibility Testing
Design and execute testing strategies in compliance with accessibility standards.
Communication
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including senior leadership and development teams.
Provide regular updates on testing progress and outcomes.
Collaborate with various organizational units to integrate testing into the software development lifecycle.
What You Will Bring
8+ years in quality engineering or related fields, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role managing quality engineers or software developers.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Proficient in quality control procedures, software development life cycle, and automated testing frameworks.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote global environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with agile development methodologies preferred.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools preferred.
Knowledge of cloud technologies and platforms preferred.
Insight into mobile application development preferred.
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