We are seeking an experienced **Software Testing Engineer Manager** to lead and manage our quality assurance and testing team. The role involves defining testing strategies, ensuring high\-quality software releases, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in our QA processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, test automation, and team leadership. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage the QA/testing team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations. * Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, plans, and processes for manual and automated testing. * Collaborate with product management, development, and operations teams to define quality goals and acceptance criteria. * Ensure timely execution of functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests. * Oversee defect tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution coordination. * Evaluate and implement modern testing tools, frameworks, and best practices. * Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce release cycles. * Monitor and report on testing progress, quality metrics, and release readiness. * Advocate for quality at all stages of the software development lifecycle. ### **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred). * 7\+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role. * Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. * Hands\-on experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). * Excellent problem\-solving, organizational, and communication skills. * Ability to work in a fast\-paced, collaborative environment. ### **Preferred Skills** * Experience with cloud\-based applications and microservices architectures. * Knowledge of performance and security testing tools. * ISTQB or similar QA certification. * Agile/Scrum experience. QNs1mSsl6I