This position will be based in Denver/Castle Rock, CO (office/hybrid)

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for leading and mentoring teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

APG is seeking a highly skilled and motivated QA Manager to join our team. As the QA Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of talented manual and automation QA engineers. Your primary goal will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products across a range of competing projects. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a drive to increase automation within the QA process.

Required Experience and Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in leading and managing multinational team of QA engineers
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies
• Proficiency in Manual testing
• Strong Automation testing skills, with expertise in at least one popular automation framework
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges
• Experience in developing and implementing automation testing strategies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality software products
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
• Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments and tools
• Relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance

The ideal candidate can take the 20 and figure out the 80, has situational awareness and understands the chain of command as they represent others before they represent themselves. The ideal candidate is output-oriented, knows when to yield and when not to yield, has a relentless willingness to raise the bar, hold themselves and others accountable, and excels in a diverse international environment across different nationalities, geographies and cultures. Be prepared to be unprepared when you apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of manual and automation QA engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical support
• Handles Talent Management processes within their responsibility
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to define quality goals and deliverables
• Develop and implement QA strategies, standards, and processes to ensure consistent and efficient testing practices
• Conduct regular assessments of the QA team’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate training programs
• Drive the adoption of automation testing techniques and tools, with the objective of increasing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process
• Prioritize and allocate resources effectively across multiple projects, balancing competing deadlines and demands
• Collaborate with product owners to define acceptance criteria and ensure proper test coverage
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in QA and software development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team