QA Architect with Warehouse

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Assurance Team Manager with expertise in managing QA processes for manufacturing software or supply chain management software. The ideal candidate will combine technical skills in automated testing, leadership capabilities, and deep domain knowledge to drive high-quality software delivery. This role requires hands-on management of a team, development of robust testing strategies, and integration of automated testing frameworks, ensuring the reliability and scalability of software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance Leadership:

• Lead and manage the QA team, ensuring alignment with business goals and project timelines.
• Own and develop the QA strategy, including manual and automated testing frameworks tailored to manufacturing and supply chain applications.
• Drive the adoption of best practices for testing methodologies, tools, and documentation across all projects.

1. Team Management & Mentorship:

• Supervise QA team performance and provide mentorship to ensure team members excel in their roles.
• Build and maintain a collaborative, results-driven team culture.
• Identify training needs and promote the professional development of team members.

1. Automated Testing Integration:

• Design and implement robust automated testing scripts and frameworks capable of validating complex workflows in manufacturing and supply chain systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate automated testing into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Maintain and advance automation coverage for both front-end and back-end systems to minimize manual testing overhead.

1. Collaborative Project Contribution:

• Work closely with development teams, product managers, and business analysts to define testable requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Provide timely feedback to developers based on testing outcomes, ensuring defects are resolved before production releases.
• Coordinate discussions with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on quality goals and deliverables.

1. Performance & Compliance Monitoring:

• Establish performance benchmarks for QA processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency in testing workflows.
• Ensure QA practices adhere to regulatory and compliance standards relevant to manufacturing and supply chain software, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and federal export regulations.
• Regularly audit software quality metrics and reporting to identify trends and potential areas of improvement.

1. Innovation and Process Improvement:

• Continually evolve QA strategies to address emerging challenges in manufacturing and supply chain software.
• Stay updated on new testing tools and technologies, integrating relevant ones to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Advocate for the use of AI-powered testing tools and frameworks to enhance automation and accuracy.