Software Engineering Manager - QE Automation

Summary

Join A Place for Mom as a Software Engineering Manager – QE Automation to lead and elevate quality engineering across Lead Platform products. This role involves building robust test automation frameworks, coaching engineers, and driving cross-functional quality initiatives. You will own and evolve the test automation strategy, lead a team of QA engineers, and bring structure and clarity to the organization by defining test processes and setting standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels in fast-moving environments and is passionate about mentoring others. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact how the company scales technology and delivers meaningful experiences to families. The role requires strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript automation tools and a deep understanding of API testing.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software QA or test engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role
• Demonstrated success building automation frameworks from scratch in environments without rigid structure or mature processes
• Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript automation tools—such as Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO, TestCafe, Mocha, Cucumber, Appium, Selenium, Jest, and/or Vitest
• Deep understanding of API testing (REST and GraphQL)
• A working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and how automated tests fit into fast-moving engineering environments (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Experience with strategies for running automated testing in production environments
• Experience validating data and testing across relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
• A proven ability to navigate ambiguity, define direction, and align teams around quality goals
• Experience working in Agile environments, with a strong grasp of SDLC and continuous delivery
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills—you inspire trust, create clarity, and drive change

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the test automation strategy across internal Lead Platform applications, introducing modern frameworks and scalable best practices
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of QA engineers—guiding both automation and manual testers toward shared goals and high-impact execution
• Bring structure and clarity to an evolving organization by defining test processes, setting standards, and continuously improving the way we build and test software
• Roll up your sleeves and build robust, reusable automation for web, mobile, and API layers using modern tools and frameworks
• Serve as a change agent, helping teams embrace quality as a shared responsibility and championing shift-left testing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design to define testable requirements and ensure quality is built into every phase of development
• Advocate for pragmatic, risk-based testing strategies that balance coverage, velocity, and business impact
• Drive accountability for release readiness by defining quality gates, tracking metrics, and communicating risk clearly to stakeholders
• Influence culture and team norms—helping the Lead Platform organization mature its engineering and delivery practices with empathy, curiosity, and grit

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as k6 is a plus
• Familiarity with AI-driven testing tools and frameworks

Benefits

• 401(k) plus match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off