Software QA Manager -We are seeking an experienced
fully remote Software QA Manager to join our Software Development organization and lead quality assurance efforts across both legacy and next-generation Data Acquisition System (DAS) products. This role blends people leadership, hands-on QA expertise, and close collaboration within a fast-paced Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities- Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of QA engineers supporting multiple software products.
- Collaborate closely with software engineers, Product Managers, and Business Analysts in an Agile environment with frequent release cycles.
- Partner with development managers and technical leaders to ensure high-quality software is delivered on schedule.
- Oversee defect triage, prioritization, tracking, and resolution, ensuring timely closure of issues.
- Translate customer and business requirements into effective test strategies, plans, and test cases while continuously improving test coverage.
- Guide the team in balancing manual and automated testing and in expanding automation coverage across multiple applications.
- Develop and maintain QA standards, tools, and best practices for both existing and new products.
- Promote a quality-first mindset throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Contribute hands-on through feature testing, test automation scripting, and defect verification as needed.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and developing QA team members.
- Establish and monitor quality and operational metrics aligned with company values, using data to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance within the software development lifecycle.
- Experience testing and delivering software releases in Agile environments.
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading QA teams as a QA Manager or QA Team Lead, with 6+ years of overall experience in QA or customer-facing product support.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with programming or scripting languages such as SQL, Python, or PowerShell.
- Experience with UI automation tools such as TestComplete, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar; desktop UI automation is preferred.
- Experience with API testing tools and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with performance or load testing tools and concepts.
- Demonstrated project management experience including planning, estimation, execution, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Proven ability to coach and develop team members and manage performance or conflict issues effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills- Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments, including ECMPS reporting, audit readiness, traceability, and documentation expectations.
Starting Salary of $120K DOEWhat We Offer- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
- Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance
- Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays & a Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
- Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
- Referral Program
- Per Diem & Paid Travel
- Employee Discount Hub
Additional Information- Employment-based visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) is not available.
