QA Manager

We are looking for a technically skilled QA Manager to join an expanding Productivity team. The team works with QA, DevOps and SRE across different markets. As a QA Manager, you will play a crucial role in our software engineering process, ensuring that our processes for delivery of software meet the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with QA specialists, reporting to you, and other stakeholders. The QA specialists are currently working in a number of agile development teams across Odevo’s products.

Your expertise in quality and software engineering will be crucial as Odevo increases its global footprint. ile development teams across Odevo’s products.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and mentor Odevo’s QA professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Manage QA teams across value streams, ensuring consistency and alignment in QA practices.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development sessions with QA professionals.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with the company’s overall objectives and product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with product managers/leads/owners, developers, and other stakeholders to define QA objectives, priorities, and deliverables.
• Create and maintain a QA roadmap, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all QA activities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement best practices in automated testing, manual testing, and other QA activities.
• Drive initiatives for improving test coverage, reducing defects, and enhancing product quality.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between QA teams and other departments, such as development, DevOps, and product management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all QA-related matters, ensuring timely resolution of issues and clear communication of QA activities.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the QA teams and the broader organization.
• Allocate QA resources effectively across projects and products, balancing workloads and priorities.
• Identify and address skill gaps within the QA team, providing training and development opportunities as needed.

Who you are

You are a coaching leader with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Collaboration is a key aspect of our organization, and we are looking for someone who can thrive while working harmoniously across departments and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A good eye for details is crucial in ensuring that our products meet our quality standards. Furthermore, experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment will be highly regarded, as it demonstrates the ability to thrive in dynamic settings.

Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• You have at least five years of experience as a QA Manager or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of software engineering methodologies and CI/CD.
• Experience with coaching and developing team members.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience working with E2E test automation, for example, Playwright or Cypress.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Fluent Swedish, both in written and speaking

What we offer

• Remote friendly - you'll be part of a team that values collaboration and communication, regardless of location.
• Professional growth - to work with the most talented developers in the industry.
• Modern technology - we invest in the latest technologies and tools and encourage our team members to share their ideas and take ownership of their work.
• Innovation - to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of our industry and make a real impact.
• Commitment to quality - a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values profitable and long-term product development.

Location

Our office is on the top floor in the newly built Sthlm 04, which offers stunning views over Stockholm.

Excited?

If you are excited about being part of a successful team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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