Head Of Quality Engineering

Summary

Join Amount, a leading digital transformation partner for financial institutions, as the Head of Quality Engineering. Lead a team of quality engineers, building and enhancing automation frameworks primarily in Java. You will create and execute a scalable SaaS-driven quality assurance strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to increase release speed and enhance software quality. This role demands strong technical skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen. The position offers a competitive base salary and benefits package. Amount is committed to inclusion, diversity, and belonging, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong coding skills in Java, with proven experience in building or enhancing test automation frameworks
• Deep knowledge of SaaS and fintech, especially in account origination and decisioning, aligning quality engineering with market and client needs
• Expertise in software development, testing methodologies, and test automation tools, leveraging emerging technologies for efficiency and client delivery
• Proven team leadership, fostering accountability and commitment to deliver results, ensuring team members meet their promises
• Strong understanding of product functionality and user experience, aligning quality efforts with business goals
• Excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders and leading effective discussions and decisions
• Skilled in iterative problem-solving, rapidly trying, failing, and succeeding to enhance quality practices
• Experienced in budgeting and resource management, optimizing costs, and preparing budget proposals
• Adaptable in a fast-paced startup environment, working with urgency to meet changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Code and contribute directly to designing and implementing scalable automated testing frameworks in Java to increase release speed and test coverage
• Create and execute a scalable SaaS-driven quality assurance strategy that aligns with business goals and product requirements, emphasizing automation, product functionality, and user experience
• Build and optimize automated quality assurance processes, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines to streamline testing and delivery
• Collaborate with product management and development teams to ensure seamless handoffs and alignment on quality objectives
• Set and track quality assurance metrics to provide clear visibility into performance, trends, and areas for improvement
• Plan and conduct performance testing, optimizing software for scalability and responsiveness while staying current with emerging technologies
• Manage defect tracking, ensuring prompt identification and resolution of issues with cross-functional team support
• Oversee capacity planning and ensure QA efforts remain on budget in terms of both time and personnel
• Identify and mitigate risks to product quality, addressing the specific challenges of our fintech SaaS platform

Benefits

Base Salary: $185,000 - $208,000