The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Engineering Manager in Test to lead test automation and quality engineering teams for Vault CRM and related products. This role requires a manager who remains technically engaged , actively contributes to automation design and problem solving, and leads by example.
You will balance people leadership with direct technical involvement , working closely with engineers to design, review, and evolve automation solutions while driving quality initiatives across teams.
What You’ll Do
- Hands-On Technical Leadership
- Actively contribute to test automation design, implementation, and code reviews .
- Provide technical direction on automation frameworks, tooling, and architecture.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across automation, environments, and pipelines.
- Set and uphold high engineering standards through direct technical engagement.
- Team & People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of test automation and quality engineers.
- Recruit top technical talent with a strong automation mindset.
- Develop engineers through coaching, feedback, and career guidance.
- Automation & Quality Strategy
- Define and execute automation strategies across :
- AWS cloud infrastructure
- Distributed services, APIs, and microservices
- Web, desktop, and mobile (iOS / Android) applications
- Ensure automation is integrated into CI / CD pipelines and release workflows.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, QA, Product, DevOps, and Release teams to embed quality early in the SDLC.
- Influence technical decisions that improve reliability, scalability, and testability.
- Communicate quality risks, metrics, and progress to stakeholders.
Requirements
Lead by example : Be a hands-on and technical leader with effective communication skills.Applies strategic thinking to align automated test coverage with product risk and priorities.Maximizes team utilization while ensuring engineers are challenged and engaged.Proven ability to design, implement, and review automation code.Deep knowledge of modern test automation frameworks and tools.Experience with cloud-native SaaS platforms (AWS preferred).Understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices.Nice to Have
Experience with enterprise CRM or large-scale SaaS platformsExposure to regulated or compliance-focused environmentsExperience with mobile automation at scaleHistory of modernizing or scaling automation frameworksPerks & Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insuranceFlexible PTO and company paid holidaysRetirement programs1% charitable giving programCompensation
Base pay : $150,000 - $210,000The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and / or stock bonus.