Manager, Quality Automation

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and results-driven Manager of Quality Engineering to lead our efforts in building a world-class quality engineering function. In this role, you will drive the adoption of automation frameworks, establish quality processes, and ensure end-to-end quality ownership with engineering teams.

This is a hands-on leadership position that requires strong technical expertise in automation, a deep understanding of SaaS systems, and the ability to foster quality as a mindset across the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Automation Strategy & Implementation:
• Develop, maintain, and scale automation frameworks and tools to support product and platform testing.
• Drive increased automation coverage, targeting both functional and non-functional aspects of quality.
• Quality Processes:
• Implement and refine quality gates across the SDLC, ensuring alignment with CI/CD practices.
• Advocate for shift-left testing practices, emphasizing early detection of defects.
• Enable intelligent and efficient test execution, leveraging AI-driven or data-driven testing methods.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead a team of SDETs and other quality roles, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance their skills.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Quality Engineering to ensure team alignment with overall strategy.
• Identify training opportunities and support team upskilling initiatives.
• Collaboration:
• Partner with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to integrate quality seamlessly into development workflows.
• Serve as a key advocate for quality during planning, ensuring proper prioritization of quality-related initiatives.
• Metrics & Reporting:
• Define and track key quality metrics such as automation coverage, defect density, and test execution times.
• Provide regular reports on quality status and progress to leadership.

What you’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in software quality engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience in automation frameworks, tools, and techniques.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) and test frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium ).
• Familiarity with SaaS architectures and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into DevOps workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on data-driven outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical and strategic topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• A commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

Advantages - experience in:

• Experience in validating complex data systems, including data mocking, data integrity testing, and ensuring data quality throughout applications.