Crate & Barrel

Lead Quality Engineer, Design Services

Crate & Barrel • $100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering
  • Proven experience leading quality efforts for significant, cross-functional projects and mentoring teams
  • Extensive experience with test automation strategy and framework development
  • Prior experience testing Retail, POS, or Clienteling/CRM mobile applications
  • Strong understanding of iOS app deployment processes (TestFlight, App Store Connect)
  • Excellent communication skills to translate technical risks into business impact

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive test strategy and planning for complex projects
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
  • Partner with engineering and product managers to define test strategies and clear acceptance criteria
  • Architect and oversee the implementation of scalable test automation frameworks
  • Establish quality engineering best practices and metrics within the team
  • Lead end-to-end testing efforts for strategic programs involving multiple agile teams
  • Drive analysis of quality data to implement improvements
  • Stay informed of new testing tools and advocate for their adoption

Benefits

  • Fully remote position
  • Individual contributor role
  • Opportunity to mentor and lead a high-performing team
  • Involvement in strategic and high-impact projects
  • Emphasis on professional development and adopting new technologies
Full Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Lead Quality Engineer (FTE) to drive the testing strategy, automation framework maintenance, and quality delivery for our high-impact Clienteling application. The ideal candidate will blend deep functional and technical expertise in mobile and API automation with proven leadership skills to guide a high-performing QE team.

  • This position is fully remote
  • This role is an Individual Contributor


A day in the life of a Lead Quality Engineer, Design Services...

  • Define, own, and drive the overarching test strategy and planning for complex projects and product areas, ensuring alignment with iterative delivery
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth, providing constructive feedback, and promoting a collaborative team environment
  • Partner with engineering and product managers to define test strategy, understand requirements, define clear acceptance criteria, and champion building quality into the development process
  • Architect, design, and oversee the implementation of scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks
  • Champion and establish quality engineering best practices, standards, and metrics within the team and across projects
  • Lead end-to-end testing efforts for strategic programs, potentially involving multiple agile teams and complex integrations
  • Drive the analysis of quality data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
  • Collaborate with other teams to deliver highly cross-functional and complex work, ensuring quality across all touchpoints
  • Stay abreast of new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies, and advocate for their adoption where beneficial to enhance the team's ability to deliver high-quality software iteratively


What you'll bring to the table...
  • Define, own, and drive the overarching test strategy and planning for complex projects and product areas, ensuring alignment with iterative delivery
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth, providing constructive feedback, and promoting a collaborative team environment
  • Partner with engineering and product managers to define test strategy, understand requirements, define clear acceptance criteria, and champion building quality into the development process
  • Architect, design, and oversee the implementation of scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks
  • Champion and establish quality engineering best practices, standards, and metrics within the team and across projects
  • Lead end-to-end testing efforts for strategic programs, potentially involving multiple agile teams and complex integrations
  • Drive the analysis of quality data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
  • Collaborate with other teams to deliver highly cross-functional and complex work, ensuring quality across all touchpoints
  • Stay abreast of new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies, and advocate for their adoption where beneficial to enhance the team's ability to deliver high-quality software iteratively


We'd love to hear from you if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering
  • Proven experience leading quality efforts for significant, cross-functional projects and mentoring teams
  • Extensive experience with test automation strategy and framework development
  • Prior experience testing Retail, POS, or Clienteling/CRM mobile applications
  • Strong understanding of iOS app deployment processes (TestFlight, App Store Connect)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact


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About Crate & Barrel

Crate & Barrel is a chain of retail stores that sells home furnishings, housewares, and furniture. The company was founded in 1962 by Gordon and Carole Segal. Crate & Barrel's products are designed in-house and sold directly to customers through its retail stores, catalogs, and website. The company is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, and operates stores throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to its Crate & Barrel stores, the company also operates CB2, a home furnishings retailer, and The Land of Nod, a children's furniture and bedding retailer.
Learn more about Crate & Barrel
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1962
* Ladders Estimates

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