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Posted Apr 16, 2026

QA Manager, Validation & Test Strategy

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Job Description: • Provide day-to-day leadership, oversight, and performance management for a team of QA Analysts • Define and implement a strategy for AI-assisted manual testing that enhances exploratory depth, risk discovery, and test design efficiency • Enable QA Analysts to leverage AI tools for test case ideation, scenario expansion, regression gap analysis, and defect clarity, while maintaining human accountability for validation decisions • Set clear priorities, ensure accountability, and maintain consistent execution standards across projects • Lead risk-based test planning to ensure critical workflows and customer-impacting functionality are thoroughly validated • Oversee release readiness activities, including test strategy alignment, defect triage, and quality sign-off • Represent QA in cross-functional planning, refinement, and product discussions • Partner with SDET and Engineering leaders to identify automation opportunities and improve overall test strategy • Analyze defect trends and quality metrics to drive measurable process improvements • Champion the customer experience by advocating for usability, reliability, and product integrity Requirements: • 8 to 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance • 5+ years of managing distributed or remote quality teams • Demonstrated leadership experience managing QA Analysts or test teams • Experience refining test strategies and identifying opportunities for process and automation alignment • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience • 1 to 3 years of professional experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for test case development and or test execution Benefits: • A dynamic, rapidly growing company, focused on helping organizations thrive • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees) • Competitive & Fair Pay • Maternity & paternity leave (for full-time employees) • Short & long-term disability • Opportunity to learn from a dedicated leadership team • Top-of-the-line company swag
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