TL;DR

Lead Manual QA Engineer: Building and optimizing QA strategies and execution within a large SAFe program with an accent on driving quality practices, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery. Focus on identifying quality risks, integrating quality into PI planning, and providing data-driven insights to improve product quality.

Location: Remote (US). Must be based in the US or located in a time zone that supports a working schedule of 11 am to 8 pm ET.

Company

%hirify_global% is a custom product engineering company with a global team of over 4,000 skilled professionals, engineering technology that redefines industries for multinational organizations and scaling startups.

What you will do

Define, refine, and enforce QA strategies and best practices across the SAFe program.
Ensure consistent application of quality processes including functional, regression, automation, performance, and integration testing.
Identify quality risks early and drive effective mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional and globally distributed teams to integrate quality into PI planning and team ceremonies.
Track and communicate testing progress, risks, dependencies, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization within the SAFe environment.
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve product quality and delivery predictability.

Requirements

Strong background in designing and developing test strategies using best practices and patterns.
High proficiency in testing documentation creation and various testing type execution.
Experience with standard testing tools (API, Proxy, Mobile, Automation, Bug Tracking, Test Management, Queues) and database administration (SQL, NoSQL).
Master proficiency in Agile Methodologies, able to drive and improve activities (daily meetings, planning, estimation, retrospective).
Must support a working schedule of 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET.
Experience in any Agile artifact implementation (e.g., SCRUM board, Burndown Chart).
In-depth proficiency in the estimation of activities related to testing.

Nice to have

Experience in using CI/CD tools (Git commands) and debugging proxy tools (Fiddler, CharlesProxy).
Master proficiency in Mobile Testing best practices, Mobile Testing Types, Mobile App Distribution Tools, and Mobile Test Strategy development.
Master proficiency in Introduction of Automation test approach, Test cases for Automation creation, Automation Test Reports analysis, Automation metrics gathering.
Master proficiency in test data migration and Queues testing process establishment for Cloud projects.

Culture & Benefits

Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment.
Opportunity to take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise.
Access to tailored learning with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy, language courses, and company-paid certifications.
Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.
Receive healthcare, basic life insurance, and short/long-term disability insurance.