(Remote) QA Manager

As part of the Harris division, Silverblaze is seeking a highly experienced QA Technical Software Development Manager, with a profound expertise in automation, compliance testing, and enhancing process visibility.

This crucial role focuses on elevating software quality through sophisticated automated testing methods, including adherence to WCAG, OWASP security standards, and performance benchmarks.

You'll be at the forefront, expanding automated test case coverage, ensuring uniformity across products, and managing a centralized dashboard for transparent, measurable metrics.

This position is instrumental in safeguarding product excellence and leading our quality assurance strategy.

This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US.

This role will be working in the EST time zone.

Travel is required 2-4 times a year for AGM and team meetings.

A valid passport is required depending on your location.

What your impact will be:


* Leadership and Team Management:
+ Manage and expand a team of QA engineers with a focus on automating testing processes.
+ Drive the adoption of best practices in automated testing, acting as a mentor and subject matter expert.
+ Develop a performance-driven environment that rewards innovation and diligence.


* Quality Assurance Automation:
+ Design and implement strategies to increase the number of automated test cases.
+ Ensure the development and execution of comprehensive automated test suites.
+ Optimize automation frameworks to accommodate different types of testing, including WCAG, OWASP security, and performance tests.


* Compliance and Standards Testing:
+ Oversee compliance testing to ensure software meets WCAG, security, and performance standards.
+ Stay updated on the latest regulations and standards to preemptively adjust testing strategies that include various browser and device technologies.


* Dashboard and Reporting:
+ Develop and maintain a QA dashboard that provides real-time insights into testing status and quality metrics.
+ Ensure test results are transparent and accessible to stakeholders, with the ability to track progress over time.


* Test Consistency:
+ Standardize QA processes to ensure test consistency across all products.
+ Conduct regular reviews to align test cases with evolving product features and requirements.


* Quality Gatekeeping:
+ Act as the primary quality gatekeeper before software releases, ensuring all criteria are met.
+ Work closely with development teams to resolve any issues and prevent recurrence in future cycles.

What we are looking for:


* Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.


* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 4-5 years in a managerial capacity.


* Proven track record in implementing ...