Senior Manager, QA - Updater

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Updater, Inc. is looking for a seasoned Senior Manager, QA to join our innovative team within our MoveHQ division. In this pivotal role, you will drive the long term evolution of our quality assurance practices, leading a team of manual testers and SDETs while partnering with cross-functional teams to embed quality into every phase of our SDLC. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on leader with a passion for advancing product quality and fostering a high-performance team environment. This position is instrumental in shaping our QA vision and strategy within the Engineering Leadership organization.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Provide career development and guidance, leveraging 4+ years of people management experience to drive growth and accountability.
• Testing Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement QA strategies with a focus on transitioning to automation, maintaining a high quality of product output and efficiency in testing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product, Development, and other cross-functional teams to define QA requirements and integrate quality-focused practices into the SDLC.
• Engineering Leadership Partnership: As a member of the Engineering Leadership team, work closely with other Leaders to align QA goals with organizational objectives, supporting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve QA processes, implementing metrics and reporting to monitor quality standards, identify gaps, and drive ongoing enhancements.
• Risk Management: Identify and communicate risks related to software releases, quality assurance, and automation strategies, providing clear insights for decision-making.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in Quality Assurance, with demonstrated expertise in both manual and automated testing approaches.
• People Management: 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership role, overseeing QA teams and guiding team members' professional growth.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in QA automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium), as well as experience with manual testing methodologies.
• SDLC Integration: Proven ability to partner with Product and Development teams to define and develop effective QA processes within the SDLC.
• Engineering Environment: Prior experience working in an Engineering Leadership organization, contributing to high-level decisions and strategies.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex quality standards and processes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes.
• Background in Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with performance testing and security testing practices.
• Familiarity with the following tech stock: Cypress, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Python, Native iOS and Native Android

This posting is anticipated to remain open until January, 8 2025. The new hire salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Factors which may affect the starting pay within this range include skills, experience, and other qualifications aligned with Updater's internal leveling guidelines.