Enterprise Quality Assurance Manager/Team Leader

Take a leap and join our team!At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it’s how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together.Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority. Get to know us: About - Gesa Credit UnionRole Summary:The Enterprise Quality Assurance Team Leader provides hands-on leadership for enterprise testing, quality governance, and operational process improvement initiatives across the organization. Under the direction of the Program Manager/Team Leader, this role leads a group of quality assurance (QA) professionals while serving as a senior technical contributor on strategic projects and complex cross-functional initiatives. The incumbent establishes and advances enterprise QA standards, testing frameworks, quality controls, and process improvement practices that improve delivery outcomes, reduce operational risk, and strengthen compliance across business and technology functions. This role will coach team members and partners across the organization in test planning, defect management, root cause analysis, process measurement, and data-driven decision-making. Success in this role requires strong technical depth, coaching/mentoring junior Team Members, the ability to influence without authority, and a disciplined approach to continuous improvement, quality engineering, and strategically aligned enterprise change execution.What You Will Be Doing:Lead Enterprise Project QA testing and process improvement efforts for medium to large initiatives in partnership with Project Managers, Product Owners, technology teams, and business stakeholdersCollaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle to define requirements, develop and execute testing strategies, provide guidance to business unit testers to validate system functionality, and ensure deliverables meet established quality standardsWork closely with project team members to identify and report defects, monitor incident reports and defect resolution efforts, verify fixes in a detailed, efficient, and timely manner while tracking results/outcomesLeverage and grow a network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the organization to promote the QA processes through active participation on project teamsMaintain and promote a member- and relationship-centered perspectiveCollaborate with Business Analysts to validate root cause assumptions via testing and data analysisReview system documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completenessEstablish new and promote existing governance standards for approved process improvements and change controlMust demonstrate a tolerance for ambiguity when making decisions and executing workDemonstrate empathy by understanding the needs of the end user and seeking out problems they may encounterIdentify and communicate risks and issues to Project Managers, team leaders, and project stakeholders that may require changes to project plans and/or scopeReview existing reports, database structures, and create/run queries to verify quality assurance assumptionsCollaborate with the Program Manager/Team Leader to manage team workload, deliver performance assessments and participate in interview panels to shape the future of the organizationMentor and advise less experienced Quality Assurance AnalystsPerform data gathering, root cause analysis and performance trending to develop appropriate QA process controls and QA team policy changesAnalyze current QA governance, processes, and metrics to recommend cross-organization improvements and updated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) following change management best practicesLead process improvement and re-engineering efforts to enhance cross-organizational operational efficiency by collaborating with subject matter experts to assess progress and trends, develop recommendations and reports, prioritize and implement critical changes, identify fiscal and staffing resource needs, and maintain supporting process and performance documentationEnsure alignment of QA processes, procedures, and tools with regulatory and organizational compliance requirementsParticipate in Data Governance Team providing coaching to Data Owners and briefing on establishing quality KPIsAbout You:Ability to design and execute test cases, test plans, user acceptance campaigns spanning the full range of testing types (e.g. unit, integration, functional, acceptance, end-to-end).Ability to multi-task and work separate projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment under extremely tight timelinesStrong analytical, quantitative, and information sourcing skills; including the ability to write queries using SQL for reporting, analytics, requirements generation, and KPI evaluationA capable independent contributor, as well as a team player with the ability to participate on multi-disciplinary teams supporting initiatives for strategic improvementsContinuously developing skills to adapt to technological change in a growing credit union environment.Adept at managing communications both vertically and horizontally across the organization, as well as with vendorsStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to document findings, summarize risks, communicate recommendations, and influence decision-makingDemonstrated ability to maintain professional judgment, discretion, integrity, and diplomacy while working with cross-functional teams, leaders, and external partnersAbility to innovate, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment when performing duties and working with members and staffExpertise in Quality Assurance, including process, software testing, and data quality analysisTeam-focused, collaborative, and empowering while performing duties and working with othersAbility to lead and motivate others (direct reports, peers, and leaders)Knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.), the Software Development Lifecycle, Project Management Lifecycle, and associated testing concepts and implementationsExcellent listening skills and customer service attributesAccountable for resultsAbility to lead and motivate others (direct reports, peers, and leaders)TECHNOLOGIES:Required proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Software Development/testing tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, Jira/Confluence) and process/engineering diagraming tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, LucidChart)Familiarity with data reporting methodologies and related tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)Experience (use or testing) Financial Institution Core Banking platform, as well as one or more types of Loan Origination Systems (e.g., consumer, commercial, or mortgage) preferredLeadership Core competenciesLeaders at Gesa Credit Union are lifelong learners who, by developing themselves, are better able to grow our team members and our organization as well as serve as influential role models for each other. We believe that every team leader, no matter their position or years of experience, must model and continue to strengthen these competencies which are foundational to our view of leadership and support the achievement of our strategic goals.Leading OthersDeveloping OthersEmotional IntelligenceSocial ResponsibilityPerformance & Results OrientationWhat You Will Need:Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, Quality Assurance/Engineering, or related field. Additional related experience equivalent to educational requirements consideredMinimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise quality assurance, software testing, quality engineering, process improvement, or related technical roles; financial services experience preferredMinimum of three (3) years of experience leading teams, mentoring technical professionals, or progressive delegated leadership responsibilityInternational Software Testing Quality Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester Foundation Level preferredFamiliarity with ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 or equivalent software testing standards requiredAdvanced knowledge of software and system development lifecycle (SDLC) and Project Management lifecycle requiredOur Team Member Value Proposition:In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer:Competitive PayMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!401(k) MatchIncentive ProgramTuition Assistance and Student Loan RepaymentCommuter BenefitsPaid Time Off to Volunteer in the CommunityProduct discountsEngaging Work EnvironmentRewards and Recognition ProgramsFull Salary Range:Richland ,WA: $97,069.57-$161,782.61Lynnwood, WA: $110,306.33-$183,843.88*While our full pay range is listed, most new team members typically start between the minimum and midpoint based on their experience and qualifications. This approach gives room to grow within the role as your career progresses with us!"Get wise to what’s possible with a career at Gesa. Join us!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work to request an accommodation.Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment credit/background check.Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.Equal Employment Opportunity (gesa.com)