Quality Assurance Manager (Virtual/Remote)

Zexx; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead a dynamic QA team in a virtual environment. This role involves defining best practices, managing testing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manual testing, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and a passion for mentoring. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a significant impact on software quality while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manual testing of software applications.
• Experience implementing automated testing solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute QA best practices and test strategy.
• Manage day-to-day tasks of the QA team.
• Champion the adoption of test automation.

Skills

Manual Testing

Test Plan/Test Case Creation

Defect Tracking

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Advanced Degree in Information Technology

Tools

TFS/Azure DevOps

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager (Virtual/Remote)

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute QA best practices, test strategy, and roadmap at an enterprise level.
• Hire and retain a strong and diverse QA team.
• Manage the day-to-day tasks of the QA team.
• Set QA team goals and hold regular performance reviews with team members.
• Work with other members of the leadership team to build quality in at the beginning of the SDLC.
• Generate documentation to communicate testing progress, defect statistics, and other metrics.
• Test new application features prior to deploying new versions or upgrades.
• Test updates to existing application functionality to address production issues.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies such as backlog refinement, planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Develop, maintain, and execute manual tests based on acceptance criteria.
• Champion the adoption of test automation by identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and guiding the team toward increased efficiency and scalability through automation.
• Work with the development team to triage potential defects and re-test those defects.
• Communicate risks to potential releases if quality concerns exist.
• Collaborate with team members on peer test case reviews, ideas, designs, and bugs.
• Mentor QA team in Quality Assurance best practices.
• Provide QA guidance and oversight to multiple teams.
• Participate in strategic planning of IT projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a QA Lead or management role.
• 10+ years of experience in manual testing of software applications.
• 10+ years of experience in test plan/test case creation, defect tracking, and metrics reporting.
• Experience testing in an Agile environment.
• Experience implementing non-functional testing methods such as Load and Performance Testing, Automated Testing, Security Vulnerability Testing, Accessibility Testing, and UX/Usability Testing.
• Experience implementing automated testing solutions.
• Experience using TFS/Azure DevOps or similar tools for test management and defect tracking.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking with long-term goals in mind.
• Self-starter willing to work in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to investigate and recommend new tools, processes, and test approaches.
• Ability to produce high-quality work promptly.
• Quick understanding of existing systems and impact analysis of changes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Motivated to learn and stay updated with industry trends.

Nice-to-have:

• 3+ years leading QA organizations with increasing responsibilities.
• 5+ years mentoring QA engineers.
• Experience testing native iOS applications.
• Experience using SQL to test backend data.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting