QE Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly technical Quality Engineering - Manager who will act as a hands-on QE and Automation leader while guiding a team to deliver high-quality outcomes. This role is primarily focused on technical ownership, automation strategy, architecture decisions, and complex problem solving, with limited but effective people and delivery management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership (Primary - 80%)

• Define and own end-to-end Quality Engineering and Automation strategy across programs
• Design, review, and evolve test automation frameworks (UI, API, integration, regression)
• Drive CI/CD-integrated automation, quality gates, and shift-left testing practices
• Provide hands-on guidance in test design, framework optimization, and automation scalability
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex QE, automation, and release issues
• Establish standards for test coverage, reliability, maintainability, and performance
• Review automation metrics and drive measurable improvements in quality and delivery speed
• Evaluate and recommend QE tools, frameworks, and modern testing approaches

Delivery & Client Engagement (Secondary)

• Translate client quality requirements into technical QE solutions and automation roadmaps
• Participate in client technical discussions, reviews, and solution walkthroughs
• Ensure technical delivery aligns with agreed timelines and quality benchmarks

People & Program Leadership (Supporting)

• Lead and mentor QE leads and senior automation engineers
• Provide technical coaching, code reviews, and skill development guidance
• Support delivery planning, risk management, and status reporting
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges

Mandatory Skills & Experience (Must Have)

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Software Testing
• Strong hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks and architecture
• Experience with UI, API, and integration test automation
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Continuous Testing
• Proven experience acting as a technical lead or architect for QE programs
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex environments
• Experience working in Agile / DevOps delivery models

Preferred Skills & Experience (Good to Have)

• Experience leading automation-first quality transformations
• Exposure to performance and non-functional testing
• Client-facing experience in technical roles
• Experience mentoring or leading small to mid-sized QE teams
• Background in IT services or consulting organizations

Role Level:

• Manager (Technical Leadership Focus)