RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing all aspects of the QA organization, including setting a clear vision, developing proactive testing plans to ensure high availability for critical systems, and creating roadmaps to maximize test coverage with an emphasis on developing and integrating automation within CI / CD pipelines.
- Hiring and developing talent within our growing organization.
- Serving as a mentor to your team, fostering growth, and developing technical and leadership skills in yourself and others.
- Working very closely with other Technical Managers, DevOps, Tech Leads and various business partners to ensure the success of a variety of projects and initiatives.
- Becoming a trusted team member in matters of quality strategy, test architecture, and process optimization.
- Providing ongoing reporting and analysis of quality metrics is essential.
- Perform hands-on tasks such as writing test cases, reviewing testing logs, and conducting manual tests.”
- Advocating for evolution and improvement - both technical and non-technical - within our teams. Includes new tech, tools, and best practices.
- Gaining a deep understanding of the CoStar business to align QA strategies with business objectives.
- Participate in determining the scope of work that needs to be tested in each sprint and ensure that QA is organized and resourced effectively to meet those commitments.
- Participate and help lead in crafting our team’s test automation strategy and ensure that the team works according to that strategy.
- Support our SOC 2 process by being the stakeholder of all quality related controls.
- Collaborate with other QA leaders on the continual improvement of our testing methods and strategies.
- Triage, investigate, and follow-up on production defects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college.8+ years of professional software testing experience.5+ years of QA lead / management experience, with at least 3 years leading agile teams.Experience leading QA teams, navigating complex requirements, and delivering effective, timely testing strategies.Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.Experience with performance and load testing frameworks and tools.Experience with SQL and / or NoSQL databases.Experience with JavaScript and / or .NetUnderstanding of modern web application development, deployment, and testing techniques.Proficient in testing APIs and UIs.Experience with Agile SDLC and Test Cycles (Automation, Regression, User Acceptance).Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, peers, and senior management.Excellent team building, negotiation, and consensus-building abilities.Ability to motivate and build high-performing teams.A track record of commitment to prior employers.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Experience with general troubleshooting and log analysis tools (e.g., Datadog, Kibana).Experience in defining and monitoring quality metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.Experience with test management tools (e.g., TFS / Azure DevOps) for tracking test progress and results.Experience with change management processes and adapting QA strategies to evolving requirements.Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a dynamic environment.Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified ScrumMaster) are a plus.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU :
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, and tuition reimbursement.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to) :
Comprehensive healthcare coverage : Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription DrugLife, legal, and supplementary insuranceCommuter and parking benefits401(K) retirement plan with matching contributionsEmployee stock purchase planPaid time offTuition reimbursementOn-site fitness center and / or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the dayComplimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks