Qa Manager • Lead

Who you are

You are an experienced QA leader with a strong background in quality assurance practices and methodologies. You have a proven track record of balancing strategic planning with technical execution, ensuring that quality assurance is a core strength within your team. Your leadership style fosters a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation. You are committed to mentoring QA professionals, supporting their professional growth, and encouraging them to tackle complex technical challenges. You understand the importance of establishing a proactive quality culture within engineering teams, ensuring that all deliveries are functional, accessible, performant, and secure.

You have experience in developing and evolving QA strategies that align with creative visions and technical standards. You are adept at driving process optimization and implementing modern testing methodologies, such as test automation, performance testing, security testing, and accessibility compliance. Your ability to work collaboratively within Agile development processes allows you to effectively integrate quality assurance practices into the software development lifecycle.

Desirable

You possess a deep understanding of various testing tools and frameworks, and you are always on the lookout for new technologies that can enhance the quality assurance process. Your experience in leading QA teams in a fast-paced environment has equipped you with the skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on quality. You are passionate about creating a culture of quality and excellence within your organization.

What you'll do

As the QA Manager at AKQA, you will lead the quality engineering practices and directly contribute to the quality of our digital products and services. You will define and update a comprehensive quality assurance strategy and roadmap that aligns with AKQA's creative vision and client objectives. Your role will involve mentoring a team of QA professionals, supporting their professional growth, and fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.

You will drive the adoption of modern testing methodologies within our Agile development processes, ensuring that our quality assurance practices are up-to-date and effective. This includes implementing new tools and technologies that enhance our testing capabilities and improve overall product quality. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that quality is integrated into every stage of the development process, from design to deployment.

Your responsibilities will also include establishing and maintaining a proactive quality culture within our engineering teams. You will ensure that all deliveries meet the highest standards of functionality, accessibility, performance, and security. By addressing complex technical challenges, you will contribute to the overall success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients.

What we offer

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. We offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that challenge your skills and allow you to grow professionally. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Join us in our mission to deliver impressive returns for our clients through high-quality digital services and applications. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.