Remote Lead Quality Engineer

Description:

• Lead and mentor a team of 2-4 quality engineers within platform engineering
• Participate in test strategy and test automation as a hands-on lead
• Drive process improvements and promote QE best practices
• Develop E2E integrated test plans and identify optimization opportunities
• Implement test scripts and automation tools for quality improvements
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Designers to align requirements
• Use metrics to enhance processes and team performance
• Measure product quality metrics for informed decision-making
• Conduct interviews to identify potential high-performing candidates
• Prioritize projects to maximize efficiency and achieve company objectives

Requirements:

• Proven track record of leading growing, high-impact teams and delivering results
• 5+ years of testing experience with test automation
• Leadership experience with at least 3 direct reports
• Proficiency in API & UI test automation frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Mocha, Jest, or Junit
• Fluency in Javascript, Typescript, Python, or Java is a plus
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions, CircleCI
• Strong understanding of scalable system design for web-based APIs and backend processing systems
• Knowledge of QA methodologies in software companies with short release cycles
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on testing plans and strategies
• Passion for building a positive engineering culture

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401k/RRSP matching
• Generous vacation and personal care days
• Comprehensive mental health care platform
• Health benefits from day one
• Work-from-home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership
• Training and onboarding programs
• Support for personal development initiatives
• Access to programmatic courses and certifications
• Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders
• Parental leave policy
• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Social and team events