Senior Manager QA Engineering

Jobgether; United States; In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Career development opportunities in a高

Exposure to AI-powered testing and Dev

Global, distributed team leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Manager QA Engineering in the United States to lead testing strategy across multiple product portfolios. You will oversee test automation direction, develop scalable API-first and UI automation frameworks, and drive AI-powered quality practices to improve software reliability and delivery speed.

You will partner with engineering, product, and delivery teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC, manage distributed teams, mentor QA engineers, and champion continuous

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 12 years in IT or software industry.
• 10+ years leading QA or test automation teams.
• 5+ years direct people-management experience.
• Strong hands-on Java and working knowledge of Python.
• Proven ability to architect, develop, and scale automation frameworks (API/UI).
• Experience with CI/CD and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Nexus, Maven.
• Familiarity with AI-powered testing and DevOps in cloud environments.
• Healthcare/regulatory domain experience and HIPAA knowledge a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership across distributed teams.

Mansioni

• Define and lead test automation strategy across multiple products and portfolios.
• Evaluate emerging technologies incl. AI-powered testing and RPA to boost efficiency.
• Establish comprehensive testing strategies incl. data management and environments.
• Drive CI/CD adoption and cloud QA tooling (AWS/Azure).
• Oversee CAB and ZDP processes and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Define and track quality metrics and release readiness for NPD phases.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QA engineers and offshore teams.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and development.
• Promote knowledge sharing and cross-training across applications.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations to align quality with business goals.
• Communicate strategies and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Champion quality ownership and continuous improvement across QA.

Conoscenze

Leadership

QA strategy

Mentoring

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Agile methodologies

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Java

Python

RestAssured

TestNG

Playwright

BDD-Cucumber

Jenkins

GitLab

Nexus

Maven

AWS

Azure

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager QA Engineering based in the United States.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager QA Engineering to lead quality engineering strategy and execution across multiple product portfolios.

In this role, you will oversee the technical direction of test automation while building and developing a high-performing QA engineering organization.

You will drive scalable automation solutions, modern testing frameworks, and AI-powered quality practices to improve software reliability and delivery speed.

Working closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams, you will embed quality throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

You will also lead distributed teams, establish measurable quality standards, and promote continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.

This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic leadership, and people management in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the test automation strategy across multiple products and portfolios, designing scalable API-first and UI automation frameworks supported by shared, reusable test libraries.


• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI-powered testing frameworks and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), to accelerate feedback and improve testing efficiency.


• Establish comprehensive testing strategies covering test data management, pre-production and staging environments, system integration, and end-to-end validation.


• Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices and cloud-based QA tools across the organization, leveraging technologies such as AWS and Azure.


• Oversee Quality Corrective Action Board (CAB) and Zero-Defect Planning (ZDP) processes, monitor defect leakage, and lead root cause analysis initiatives.


• Define and track key quality metrics, including functional and automation test coverage, defect density, and test execution velocity.


• Participate in sprint planning and estimation, providing realistic timelines and resource estimates for QA and automation deliverables.


• Lead, mentor, and develop QA engineers, automation specialists, and team leads, including offshore and geographically distributed teams.


• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, career development, and retention.


• Establish clear team objectives, provide regular feedback, and promote knowledge sharing and cross-training across key applications.


• Partner with product management, engineering, delivery, and operations teams to translate business priorities and product roadmaps into achievable quality-driven plans.


• Build strong relationships with product owners, Agile managers, business analysts, delivery teams, and technical stakeholders.


• Prepare sprint-level activity reports, quality dashboards, and release-readiness updates for senior management and relevant New Product Development (NPD) phases.


• Communicate technical strategies, quality performance, project risks, and trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Champion quality ownership, organizational change, and continuous improvement across the entire QA function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.


• At least 12 years of overall IT or software industry experience.


• At least 10 years of experience leading QA or test automation engineering teams.


• At least 5 years of direct people-management experience.


• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and working knowledge of Python.


• Proven ability to architect, develop, and scale automation frameworks covering API testing and UI automation, with API automation as the primary focus.


• Proficiency in RestAssured, TestNG, Playwright, and BDD-Cucumber.


• Experience with CI/CD and development tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Nexus, and Maven.


• Familiarity with AI-powered test automation technologies and AI-driven Development Lifecycle (AIDLC) practices to accelerate test design, execution, and maintenance.


• Exposure to AWS cloud technologies and modern DevOps methodologies.


• Experience in healthcare, payer, or other regulated and data-intensive industries.


• Understanding of de-identified and HIPAA-compliant test data management practices; knowledge of US healthcare systems and EDI standards, including X12/HIPAA transactions, is an advantage.


• Familiarity with data analytics platforms or machine learning systems is a plus.


• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, software testing frameworks, and quality management best practices.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and gain support across organizational levels.


• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and workloads.


• Experience collaborating with remote and distributed teams across different geographies, particularly the United States and India.


• Demonstrated ability to empower, coach, and develop talent through emotional intelligence, constructive feedback, and effective leadership.


• Innovative, proactive, and results-oriented mindset, with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality.


• Strong sense of accountability, customer focus, collaboration, and openness.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead quality engineering strategy across multiple product portfolios.


• Career development opportunities in a senior technology leadership position.


• Exposure to modern automation technologies, AI-powered testing, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.


• Opportunity to build and develop high-performing, geographically distributed engineering teams.


• Collaborative environment involving cross-functional and international stakeholders.