Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field., 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including 1+ years in a leadership role., Strong knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies and proficiency in automation tools., Excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies..

Key responsabilities:

Support the QA Manager in leading and managing a team of 4-5 QA engineers.

Assist in defining and implementing QA processes, test strategies, and automation frameworks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Monitor quality assurance metrics and provide feedback for team development.

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant QA Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant QA Manager to support our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, with proven experience in assisting with QA team management and driving automation initiatives. The Assistant QA Manager will help lead a team of 4-5 QA engineers and ensure the highest quality standards for our SaaS products.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the QA Manager in leading, mentoring, and managing a team of 4-5 QA engineers.
Assist in defining and implementing robust QA processes, test strategies, and automation frameworks.
Collaborate with engineering, product management, and customer support teams to ensure seamless product delivery and high-quality releases.
Assist in overseeing the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Contribute to test automation efforts to improve test coverage and efficiency.
Monitor and track quality assurance metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts.
Provide regular feedback and career development guidance to team members.
Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives in an Agile environment.
Identify and help mitigate risks related to software quality, ensuring best practices are followed across the engineering team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including 1+ years in a leadership or assistant managerial role.
Experience working with SaaS products, understanding the unique challenges and requirements of SaaS environments.
Strong knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies.
Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium) and scripting languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, or Ruby).
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical issues effectively.