Hybrid Quality Assurance Manager – Software

at Transfinder

• Job title: Quality Assurance Manager – Software
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Jenkins, JMeter, Selenium
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Schenectady, United States

About the role

• QA Manager leading quality assurance strategy to ensure software product quality. Collaborates with teams on testing frameworks and mentors QA staff.

Responsibilities

• The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for leading the quality assurance strategy and ensuring that all products meet the organization's quality standards before release.
• This role involves overseeing the QA team, establishing and enforcing testing methodologies, and implementing automated testing processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• The QA Manager collaborates closely with development, product management, and operations teams to identify quality goals, design testing frameworks, and resolve defects.
• This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement within the QA function.
• The QA Manager also mentors and guides the QA team to develop their skills and align with industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality management and/or development.
• Proven success transforming a legacy or informal QA function into a structured, metrics-driven QA organization.
• Demonstrated experience with various testing types: functional, regression, performance, and automation.
• Strong experience building QA frameworks, documentation standards, and quality governance from the ground up.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Proficiency in modern test methodologies, including automation.
• Working knowledge of coding languages and databases (e.g., MSSQL).
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, and CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of security and performance testing practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work across time zones as needed.

Benefits

• Remote work options
• Professional development opportunities