We are looking for an energetic and talented QA Manager with a strong understanding of how to implement
a world class QA program for an Agile Product Development environment. This is an opportunity for the
right candidate to have a huge impact and be part of a growing team in a fast-moving, exciting, and
entrepreneurial space.
As our QA leader, you'll work in a Scaled Agile environment with over 100 technology professionals across
multiple geographies, collaborating with both employees and outsource partners to drive quality
excellence
What You'll Do Here:
- Lead and evolve our QA strategy, processes, and execution across all products
- Collaborate closely with development leadership in a "QA shift left" approach
- Work with Squads and Team Leads to achieve quality objectives and improve testing
- methodologies
- Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies including manual and automated testing
- Facilitate the development and implementation of API and strategic UI automation testing
- Oversee and improve test case management, test execution, smoke testing, and desk checks
- Implement and enhance performance testing and scalability testing protocols
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA team members
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive their implementation
- Help make high-level technical decisions related to quality assurance infrastructure
Experience We're Looking For:
- 7+ years of QA experience in a product development environment
- 3+ years in a QA leadership role
- Strong experience with test automation frameworks and tools, particularly API automation
- Experience with test case management systems and test execution frameworks
- Proficiency in performance testing and scalability testing methodologies
- Experience implementing and managing automated testing pipelines
- Knowledge of modern CI/CD practices and their integration with QA processes
- Experience working with cloud-based and hybrid-cloud architectures
- Understanding of Behavior-Driven Development frameworks like Cucumber
- Experience with operational activities - monitoring, alerting, reporting, etc.
- Background in training and mentoring QA engineers
Bonus Experience:
- Familiarity with .NET & Vue.js and AWS environments a strong plus
- Knowledge and/or experience with AI in QA a strong plus
- Experience testing restaurant technology or POS systems
- Familiarity with testing UWP/Windows Store/Windows/WPF applications
- Experience with application monitoring solutions
- Background in DevOps practices
- Knowledge of accessibility testing
- Experience with security testing methodologies
QA Manager We Need
- Proactive mindset - enjoys and exhibits a high degree of ownership
- Experience working in a product company with enterprise software development
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambitious environment with high expectations
- Strategic thinker who can balance immediate needs with long-term quality goals
- Flexible mindset and able to deal with ambiguity while bringing clarity
- Excellent communication skills - in person, on the phone, and in writing
- Comfortable communicating with peers, juniors, seniors, and executives
- Intellectually curious, forward-thinking, willing to suggest and try new technologies and creative approaches to quality challenges
Top Skills
What We Do
Celara transforms your vision into reality by building elite near-shore technology teams with CTO-level expertise.
Specializing in machine learning, enterprise software, and product development, Celara is dedicated to driving innovation through high-performance teams tailored to the unique needs of our ambitious clients.
At Celara, we are more than just a service provider; we are technologists, entrepreneurs, and innovators deeply invested in your success. We build and foster elite teams aligned with your most ambitious goals. Our approach mirrors that of a CTO—focused on people, talent, structure, systems, and innovation. We are your partners in innovation, bringing deep technical expertise and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We thrive on turning complex challenges into solutions, working side by side with your team to transform bold ideas into impactful realities.
Ideal for:
- VC-backed companies needing top talent to fuel growth
- Established enterprises seeking more affordable elite technology professionals
- Organizations requiring scalable tech teams with embedded strategic guidance
Join us on this journey of growth and innovation. Let's transform your visions into reality together.
