Head of Quality Assurance

Head of QA role heading the test practice at an innovative start up.

• Convenient location in Auckland CBD
• Lead a small but skilled team of test engineers and play the role of Release Manager
• Flexible working arrangements with WFH days
• Devising and implementing test strategies, including automation, including tool selection
• Play a hands-on role as required
• Automation framework in place- develop, maintain and enhance this
• Provide technical leadership & people and management of a lean & efficient test team
• Deal with internal and external stakeholders, working closely with the CTO

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in QA, with substantial experience in test leadership
• Strong manual and automation experience. A background in manual & automation API testing is ideal
• Experience working with JavaScript and TypeScript
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools & practices, including setting up/using CI/CD pipelines
• Experience setting up and implementing a test automation framework
• Comprehensive experience in non-functional & security testing
• Strong organization, leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Why this role?

• Collaborative, inclusive and fun team
• Convenient location in Auckland CBD
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Flexible work arrangements, insurance benefits, ability to take additional leave, plus many more other benefits
• The opportunity to create a product and a team culture that you will be proud of

Send your CV today or call 022 4005032 to talk to Gayatri. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss

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