Quality Engineering Manager (Software)

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Quality Engineering Manager to lead our software quality assurance and testing efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining testing strategies, ensuring high-quality software releases, and driving process improvements. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in software testing, and a keen focus on delivering customer-centric, reliable products. This position will be based out of one of our offices in Irvine, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Santa Clara, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy, covering all aspects of software testing, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, product management, DevOps) to define quality goals and integrate testing into the development lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvements in test automation frameworks and tools, enhancing test coverage and efficiency.
• Monitor and report on test progress, defect metrics, and quality indicators to stakeholders.
• Ensure the software meets quality standards for functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability before release.
• Manage and mitigate risks related to software quality and delivery timelines.
• Stay up to date with industry’s best practices, tools, and trends in quality engineering and testing.
• Ensure software engineering standards and practices related to quality are ingrained in all design and development.
• Prioritize and deliver iteratively in a continuously changing environment. Description of duties, responsibilities aka essential functions.
• If applicable, also the type of supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with manual and automated testing strategies, frameworks, and tools such as Selenium, Jmeter etc.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Solid understanding of modern software architectures, including microservices, APIs, and cloud-based systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing a global team; ability to build, motivate and develop a talented team of quality-minded engineers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in the financial services industry (lending/leasing is a plus)
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Quality Assurance Engineering principles, Software engineering in test methodologies, and tools in Software/SaaS environments on cloud.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, such as start-ups or rapidly growing companies.
• Is passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging / disruptive technologies.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing.
• Applies new Testing methods and will to break things to find problems and improve quality and overall engineering practices

USE OF AI TOOLS

As a technology organization, Qcells expects team members to leverage AI models and AI-assisted tools in their daily workflows where appropriate. Candidates should be comfortable working in an AI-augmented environment and applying sound judgment when using AI-generated outputs.

During the interview process, candidates will be asked to share examples of how they have used AI tools or models in their work.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Cro