Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance team in ensuring on-time, high-quality software deliverables for our core aviation domain products and multiple parallel projects. Within a fast-paced environment, this role demands a strong focus on driving a high-performance culture, strategic QA planning, and continuous process improvement along with a commitment to knowledge management and capability improvement for the team.

Responsibilities :

Product Development & Parallel Project Deliverables :

- Establish and oversee QA strategy and execution for our core aviation domain products, ensuring timely and quality releases, while simultaneously managing QA for multiple parallel projects.

- Establish and enforce QA standards, processes, and metrics to meet delivery targets across all projects.

- Drive a High-Performance Culture and Capability Improvement :

- Lead, mentor, and develop QA engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and domain expertise.

- Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation for optimal performance across concurrent projects.

- Promote continuous learning and improvement within the QA team, especially concerning aviation domain knowledge, product specifics, and use cases.

- Establish and maintain a knowledge base to facilitate effective testing and team development.

- Implement training and development programs to enhance the team's capabilities in product, domain, testing methodologies, and scenario driven test planning.

Strategic QA Planning & Execution :

- Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and automation strategies tailored to the complexities of aviation software and parallel project demands.

- Ensure thorough testing coverage, including functional, API, and automation testing, with specific attention to aviation regulatory compliance and safety standards.

- Develop and implement scenario driven test planning and execution.

- Manage and optimize test automation frameworks (Selenium, BDD, API tools) to enhance efficiency in managing multiple projects.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements in the development and testing of software products.

Stakeholder Engagement & Proactive Communication :

- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across development, product, and operations teams.

- Proactively communicate QA status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

- Collaborate closely with Development, Product, and Operations teams, ensuring seamless product releases and project execution within the aviation domain.

- Provide clear and concise reporting on QA metrics and project status, with specific emphasis on aviation-related quality and compliance.

Continuous Improvement & Metrics :

- Establish and maintain QA metrics and dashboards to track performance across all projects and core products.

- Drive process improvements and identify automation opportunities, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and quality in the aviation domain.

- Ensure that testing process is optimized for efficiency and compliance.

- Integrate QA processes seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback loops.

Requirements :

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

- 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a management role.

- Good to have experience in managing testing/QA of Computer Vision or IOT based solutions

- Proven experience in leading and managing a QA team in the development and execution of test plans and test cases.

- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on building domain expertise.

- Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies.

- Expertise in test automation (Selenium, BDD, API).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

- Experience with regulatory compliance in software development, such as HIPAA, PCI, or similar.

- Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements for a QA Manager. The ideal candidate should have a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.