Qa Manager Jobs

Who Is Litmus

Litmus is a growth-stage software company that is transforming the way companies harness the power of machine data to improve operations. Our software is enabling the next wave of digital transformation for the biggest and most innovative companies in the World – making Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0 and Edge Computing a reality. We just completed our Series B financing round, and we are looking to expand our team.

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You want to define and shape the future

At Litmus you'll have the opportunity to influence and enable Industrial Internet of Things, the next wave of technology essential for global digitization. We're leading the industry in machine data analytics and edge computing to feed machine learning, artificial intelligence and other applications that rapidly change the way companies operate.

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated QA Manager to lead and oversee our Quality Assurance team. As the QA Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of 9 individuals and driving the establishment of efficient ways of working to significantly enhance product quality. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products and services to our customers. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and quality assurance expertise, we invite you to join our dynamic organization.

Responsibilities:

• Define clear quality standards, processes, and methodologies to ensure consistency and effectiveness across projects.
• Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for skills development.
• Implement best practices, industry standards, and emerging trends to continuously improve the QA process.
• Develop and manage quality assurance metrics for performance improvement of all teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and customer support, to enhance overall product quality.
• Analyze and evaluate existing QA practices, tools, and techniques, and recommend enhancements or new solutions.
• Act as a liaison between the QA team and other departments to address issues, manage expectations, and provide status updates.
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate a team of Quality Assurance professionals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Review and analyze test results, identify defects, track issues, and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Define and execute testing strategies, including manual and automated testing, performance testing, regression testing, and usability testing.
• Core responsibilities:
• Identify areas for improvement in the QA process and establish efficient ways of working to drive productivity and quality gains.
• Lead the development of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure adequate coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand product requirements, prioritize testing efforts, and ensure effective communication throughout the QA process.
• Team Management:
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.
• Quality Assurance Strategy:
• Act as a strong individual contributor, deeply understanding the complexities of our software to ensure quality.
• Manage and optimize the end-to-end QA process, from initial design through release, ensuring high velocity releases and prompt rollouts.
• Test Planning and Execution:
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks that may impact product quality and delivery timelines.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with business goals and objectives.
• Process Improvement:

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Manufacturing or industrial technology experience is essential.
• Ready to learn and do testing - lead by example
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience with industrial control systems testing and automation systems (nice to have).
• Must be authorized to travel to the US on business
• Background & experience
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, quality assurance concepts, and best practices.
• Proficiency in test planning, test execution, and defect management.
• Proven experience (10+ years) as part of a QA team and delivering high-quality software products.
• Knowledge of embedded development processes and testing methodologies (nice to have).
• Technology experience
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing.
• In-person position
• Must have experience as a Manual and Automated QA Individual Contributor
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and its application in software testing (nice to have).

Joining our team as a QA Manager provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our product quality. If you have experience in manufacturing or industrial technology, along with the skills and expertise in managing QA teams, we encourage you to apply. Additionally, familiarity with Kubernetes, embedded development, and industrial PLC testing would be valuable assets to have in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Find us at www.litmus.io