Software Quality Assurance Manager

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.