Sr. QA Manager

Position Title : Software Manager - QA Automation

Employee Status : Direct Hire

Location : Omaha, NE

Purpose :

Our Client is seeking a Software QA Manager to lead Automation QA teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of Automation QA Engineers, driving the development and execution of automated testing frameworks, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. This role requires a strong technical background in software testing, expertise in automation tools and methodologies, and excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities :

Lead and manage a team of Automation QA Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.

Develop and implement automation testing strategies, frameworks, and processes to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of automated test scripts for various applications and systems.

Collaborate with development teams, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure quality is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Define and track key QA metrics to measure and report on the quality of software releases.

Evaluate and recommend new automation tools and technologies to enhance testing capabilities.

Ensure the QA team adheres to established standards, procedures, and best practices.

Manage QA project timelines, resources, and deliverables.

Identify and analyze defects, track their resolution, and ensure timely closure.

Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team and the organization.

Work Requirements, Experience, Education, and Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in software development or quality assurance.

3+ years of experience in a management or leadership role, leading QA teams.

Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, concepts, and best practices.

Proficiency in designing and implementing automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit).

Knowldge of programming languages and tools such as Selenium, C#, ASP.NET, and VB.NET

Familiarity with continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI / CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).