Software Quality Assurance Manager
, CO, United States
The Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished, self-driven, highly motivated QA Manager with SaaS commercial experience.
This position will be based in Denver/Castle Rock, CO (on-site)
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for leading and mentoring teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
APG is seeking a highly skilled and motivated QA Manager to join our team. As the QA Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of talented manual and automation QA engineers. Your primary goal will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products across a range of competing projects. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a drive to increase automation within the QA process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of manual and automation QA engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical support
Handles Talent Management processes within their responsibility
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to define quality goals and deliverables
Develop and implement QA strategies, standards, and processes to ensure consistent and efficient testing practices
Conduct regular assessments of the QA team’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate training programs
Drive the adoption of automation testing techniques and tools, with the objective of increasing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process
Prioritize and allocate resources effectively across multiple projects, balancing competing deadlines and demands
Collaborate with product owners to define acceptance criteria and ensure proper test coverage
Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in QA and software development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team
Required Experience and Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in leading and managing multinational team of QA engineers
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies
Proficiency in Manual testing
Strong Automation testing skills, with expertise in at least one popular automation framework
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges
Experience in developing and implementing automation testing strategies
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality software products
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments and tools
Relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance
The ideal candidate can take the 20 and figure out the 80, has situational awareness and understands the chain of command as they represent others before they represent themselves. The ideal candidate is output-oriented, knows when to yield and when not to yield, has a relentless willingness to raise the bar, hold themselves and others accountable, and excels in a diverse international environment across different nationalities, geographies and cultures. Be prepared to be unprepared when you apply!!
About us
Aircraft Performance Group
Aircraft Performance Group, LLC (APG) is a flight operations performance engineering firm, established in 1999, that specializes in Runway Analysis, Weight and Balance, and Flight Planning solutions for the airline and corporate flight operations industry. The aircraft we provide data for range from airline operated small turbo-prop aircraft (regional airline market) and wide body aircraft (international carrier) to corporate turbo-prop aircraft and large cabin ultra-long haul business aircraft. We maintain a current worldwide database of airport information (over 7000+ airports) and have experience in digitizing Approved Flight Manuals for use within our own performance programs, as well as using aircraft manufacturer provided programs. We have experience in providing data based upon FAR, EASA and CASA requirements. APG is headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado. flyapg.com
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