Quality Assurance Manager

Brahma Consulting Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic QA Practice Manager to elevate quality assurance strategies and foster a thriving team culture. This pivotal role involves refining testing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and nurturing team capabilities through coaching and collaborative learning. You will assess current QA frameworks, introduce streamlined practices, and guide the team in adopting agile, DevOps-aligned approaches. If you have a passion for professional development and a growth-driven mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management, coaching, and mentoring.
• Strong understanding of QA strategies and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance QA processes using data-driven insights.
• Lead professional development efforts through training and workshops.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

QA Strategies

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Data Evaluation

Tools

Selenium

Katalon

Postman

Bash scripting

Docker

Git

CircleCI

Argo Workflows

Jira

Xray

Job description

We're looking for an experienced QA Practice Manager to lead the evolution of quality assurance strategies, champion high standards, and support a thriving team culture. This role is central to refining testing processes, ensuring regulatory alignment, and developing team capabilities through active coaching, mentoring, and collaborative learning.

As a proactive leader, you’ll assess current QA frameworks, introduce streamlined practices, and guide the team in adopting agile, DevOps-aligned approaches to testing and delivery.

Core Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and enhance QA processes using data-driven insights to eliminate inefficiencies and strengthen delivery outcomes.
• Maintain rigorous alignment with industry regulations and internal quality standards.
• Lead professional development efforts through training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing forums.
• Define and monitor key metrics to inform continuous improvement and drive process transparency.
• Manage team performance through structured feedback, coaching conversations, and developmental planning.
• Support contractor hiring efforts by managing interview coordination, assessments, and role clarity discussions with stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for process refinement
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and navigate change
• Deep understanding of QA strategies, Agile methodologies, and DevOps tooling
• Skilled communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Leadership presence with a coaching mindset and a drive for results
• Comfortable using data and KPIs to evaluate team and process performance
• Passion for professional development and continuous learning

Must-Have Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in people management, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation
• High intrinsic motivation and a growth-driven mindset

Technical Expertise:

• Testing Approaches: BDD, TDD, functional and non-functional testing
• Tools: Selenium, Katalon, Postman
• Automation & CI: Bash scripting, Docker, Git, CircleCI, Argo Workflows
• Test & Work Management: Jira, Xray, Git