QA Manager

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven and experienced Automation and QA Team Manager to lead a team of skilled professionals in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing technical teams, guiding their growth, and ensuring seamless execution of software testing and automation strategies. This role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers and automation specialists.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Identify skill gaps and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Define and implement strategic goals for the QA and automation team in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Drive innovation in testing practices and automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle.

Project and Resource Management:

• Allocate resources effectively to support project timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product releases.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Technical Oversight:

• Provide guidance in the use of automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and performance testing tools like Apache JMeter.
• Oversee testing strategies for web services (RESTful APIs) and SaaS/PaaS products.
• Support team members in using programming languages such as Python, Java, and C#.

Process Optimization:

• Champion CI/CD processes using technologies like Bamboo, Bitbucket, and Maven.
• Promote best practices in SRE and monitoring to ensure system reliability.
• Implement and refine Agile workflows using tools like Atlassian Jira and Confluence.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the QA team, development teams, and business stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding team performance and project outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, testing, or automation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Should be familiar with system architecture
• Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers and automation specialists
• Strong technical knowledge of automation tools, performance testing frameworks, and programming languages.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in SaaS/PaaS environments and familiarity with tools like AngularJS, Protractor, and RestAssured.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, build processes, and automation.

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Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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