Director of Quality Assurance
Director of Quality Assurance
Kavaliro
Florida, United States
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We are seeking an experienced Director of Quality Assurance to lead our QA department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and implementing quality assurance practices with a focus on automation. This role involves strategic planning, process development, and ensuring the highest level of quality in our products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage the QA team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the QA department aligned with the company's goals.
- Oversee the recruitment, performance management, and professional development of QA staff.
- Quality Assurance Strategy
- Design and implement QA strategies and processes to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain QA metrics and reports for senior management.
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Development, Product Management) to integrate QA processes into the overall project lifecycle.
- Automation and Tools
- Lead the adoption and implementation of automated testing tools and frameworks.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts to increase efficiency and coverage.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the QA process.
- Process Improvement
- Continuously improve QA processes to enhance product quality and team productivity.
- Establish and enforce QA standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with product releases and updates.
- Product Quality Assurance
- Ensure that products meet the established quality standards before release.
- Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee the execution of test plans, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
- Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the primary point of contact for all QA-related matters.
- Communicate QA status, issues, and resolutions to senior management and stakeholders.
- Facilitate collaboration between QA, development, and other teams to ensure seamless integration of QA activities.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing automated QA processes and tools.
- Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, QTP).
- Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred
- Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Certification in quality management (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA).
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Quality Assurance -
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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