Qcells North America
Quality Engineering Manager (Software)
Qcells North America, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Quality Engineering Manager (Software)
Qcells North America is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineering Manager to lead our software quality assurance and testing efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining testing strategies, ensuring high‑quality software releases, and driving process improvements. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in software testing, and a keen focus on delivering customer‑centric, reliable products.
Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
Location and Schedule This position will be based out of one of our offices in Irvine, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Teaneck, NJ, with an in‑office schedule set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy, covering all aspects of software testing, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (development, product management, DevOps) to define quality goals and integrate testing into the development lifecycle.
Drive continuous improvements in test automation frameworks and tools, enhancing test coverage and efficiency.
Monitor and report on test progress, defect metrics, and quality indicators to stakeholders.
Ensure the software meets quality standards for functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability before release.
Manage and mitigate risks related to software quality and delivery timelines.
Stay up to date with industry best practices, tools, and trends in quality engineering and testing.
Ensure software engineering standards and practices related to quality are ingrained in all design and development.
Prioritize and deliver iteratively in a continuously changing environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in software quality assurance.
Proven experience with manual and automated testing strategies, frameworks, and tools such as Selenium, JMeter, etc.
Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes.
Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
Solid understanding of modern software architectures, including microservices, APIs, and cloud‑based systems.
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience managing a global team; ability to build, motivate and develop a talented team of quality‑minded engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the financial services industry (lending/leasing is a plus).
Extensive knowledge and experience of QA principles, software testing methodologies, and tools in SaaS environments on cloud.
Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment such as startups or rapidly growing companies.
Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging/disruptive technologies.
Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands • Standing – 20% of time • Sitting – 70% of time • Walking – 10% of time
• Pulling – up to 10 lbs • Pushing – up to 10 lbs • Carrying – up to 10 lbs • Lifting – up to 10 lbs
• Typing – Frequently • Handling – Frequently • Reaching – Frequently • Turning – Frequently • Twisting – Frequently • Bending – Occasionally • Crouching – Occasionally
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
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Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
Location and Schedule This position will be based out of one of our offices in Irvine, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Teaneck, NJ, with an in‑office schedule set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy, covering all aspects of software testing, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (development, product management, DevOps) to define quality goals and integrate testing into the development lifecycle.
Drive continuous improvements in test automation frameworks and tools, enhancing test coverage and efficiency.
Monitor and report on test progress, defect metrics, and quality indicators to stakeholders.
Ensure the software meets quality standards for functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability before release.
Manage and mitigate risks related to software quality and delivery timelines.
Stay up to date with industry best practices, tools, and trends in quality engineering and testing.
Ensure software engineering standards and practices related to quality are ingrained in all design and development.
Prioritize and deliver iteratively in a continuously changing environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in software quality assurance.
Proven experience with manual and automated testing strategies, frameworks, and tools such as Selenium, JMeter, etc.
Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes.
Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
Solid understanding of modern software architectures, including microservices, APIs, and cloud‑based systems.
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience managing a global team; ability to build, motivate and develop a talented team of quality‑minded engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the financial services industry (lending/leasing is a plus).
Extensive knowledge and experience of QA principles, software testing methodologies, and tools in SaaS environments on cloud.
Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment such as startups or rapidly growing companies.
Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging/disruptive technologies.
Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands • Standing – 20% of time • Sitting – 70% of time • Walking – 10% of time
• Pulling – up to 10 lbs • Pushing – up to 10 lbs • Carrying – up to 10 lbs • Lifting – up to 10 lbs
• Typing – Frequently • Handling – Frequently • Reaching – Frequently • Turning – Frequently • Twisting – Frequently • Bending – Occasionally • Crouching – Occasionally
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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