Director Quality Engineering

• Role: Director Quality Engineering

• Experience: 15+ Years

• Skills: Java, Selenium, Playwright, project management.

• Location: Chicago, IL.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Director Quality Engineering to lead our Quality Engineering (QE) practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex programs, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in software testing methodologies and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple quality engineering programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, processes, and best practices to enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of quality processes.
• Utilize test automation and framework development, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
• Facilitate regular program reviews and status updates with stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Mentor and guide team members in quality engineering practices, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in quality engineering and software testing.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience with Test automation framework design development testing
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks including selenium, Java, rest assured, GitHub, Jenkins, SQL
• Knowledge of performance testing and security testing practices.
• Experience in leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in program management within a quality engineering context.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile) are a plus.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for quality engineering and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Skills

Mandatory Skills

Program Management

Skills To Be Evaluated On

TestNG