Full-Time Software Engineering Manager - QE Automation

About the Role: We're seeking a dynamic and technically savvy Software Engineering Manager - QE Automation to lead and elevate quality engineering within our Lead Platform products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the test automation strategy across Lead Platform applications, incorporating modern frameworks and best practices.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of QA engineers, guiding both automation and manual testers towards shared goals.
• Define test processes, set standards, and continuously improve software build and test methodologies.
• Develop robust, reusable automation for web, mobile, and API layers using modern tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design to ensure quality is integrated into every development phase.
• Advocate for pragmatic, risk-based testing strategies balancing coverage, velocity, and business impact.
• Drive accountability for release readiness by defining quality gates, tracking metrics, and communicating risks to stakeholders.
• Influence culture and team norms, promoting quality as a shared responsibility within the Lead Platform organization.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in software QA or test engineering, with 2+ years in technical leadership.
• Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch in dynamic environments.
• Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress).
• Deep understanding of API testing (REST and GraphQL).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
• Experience validating data across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and align teams around quality goals.
• Experience in Agile environments and a strong understanding of SDLC and continuous delivery.

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 base salary + 20% bonus

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