Head of QA

TL;DR

Head of QA (QA Management): Leading QA strategy, implementing automation and testing processes, and ensuring high software quality across large-scale international projects with an accent on quality gates, non-functional testing, and team leadership. Focus on optimizing QA costs, designing complex QA strategies for enterprise systems, and integrating AI-driven efficiency tools.

Location: Worldwide (Remote)

Salary: EUR 5,000–7,500 per month (gross)

Company

hirify.global is a pre-IPO software development company providing full-cycle digital solutions for enterprises and middle-sized firms across various global industries.

What you will do

• Define and implement QA methodologies and strategies across all stages of the software lifecycle.
• Design and implement test automation processes, including the selection of tools and frameworks.
• Develop practices for non-functional testing covering reliability, scalability, performance, and fault tolerance.
• Specify quality gates for CI/CD processes and integrate QA-specific tools into pipelines.
• Lead, mentor, and train large QA teams, developing competency matrices and growth paths.
• Align business requirements with testing processes in collaboration with architects and developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a QA Architect, Lead QA, or Senior QA.
• 2+ years of experience directly managing large QA teams (20+ people).
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies (ISTQB, TMap) and automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, and Postman.
• Experience with REST API, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• English proficiency level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) and above.
• Proficiency with test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, and Zephyr.

Nice to have

• Experience implementing QA efficiency tools leveraging generative AI capabilities.
• Experience participating in digital transformation initiatives within large enterprise environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Stable and competitive salary with an extensive benefits package.
• Mentoring and adaptation systems for new employees to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Transparent performance review and assessment systems for career growth.
• Access to top educational platforms, seminars, and a comprehensive internal knowledge base.
• Collaborative and informal work environment within a young, like-minded team.