Define and execute a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with business objectives
Drive the cultural shift toward quality ownership across engineering teams
Establish quality metrics and KPIs for meaningful insights into product health
Champion shift-left testing practices to catch defects early in development
Build and evolve a test automation strategy to maximize coverage
Integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines for fast, confident releases
Partner with Engineering, Product, and CI leadership to align quality initiatives
Mentor and grow QA engineers, fostering continuous learning
Identify bottlenecks in development and implement solutions for improvement
Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluating tools for adoption
Drive data-informed decisions about where to invest in quality efforts

Several years of experience in quality engineering with a proven track record of building and scaling QA organizations
Deep understanding of long-term software quality: shift-left approaches, test pyramid principles, continuous testing, and sustainable automation strategies
Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in test automation frameworks and programming (Python preferred; Linux experience is a plus)
Experience implementing quality practices in CI/CD environments
Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern engineering practices (TDD, BDD, trunk-based development, feature flags)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Strategic mindset paired with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
Business fluent in English; German language skills or willingness to learn are a plus
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Flexible and family-friendly working conditions in a stable environment
Wide range of sports and wellness offers from Wellpass
Agile team that embodies autonomy and fast decision making within flat hierarchies
Unique corporate culture emphasizing equality, diversity and inclusion
Wide range of education and training opportunities
Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and office

Engineering Manager – QA

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