Director of Quality Assurance - 110k-120k (DOE)
Limerick/Cork/Kerry - Ireland
A director of quality engineering spearheads and oversees the overall quality and engineering operations of a company. They have the responsibility to set goals and budgets, establish product roadmaps and guidelines, coordinate managers, and build positive relationships with business partners.
Roles and responsibilities include:
Leadership and Team Management:
Recruit, train and develop QA personnel.
Instil a positive team culture and encourage professional growth.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.Strategic planning:
Align QA objectives with business goals.
Develop long-term quality assurance plans.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.Process Improvements:
Identify inefficiencies in current QA practices.
Implement best practices for testing and quality assurance.
Develop and refine testing processes and standards.Quality Metrics and Reporting:
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality.
Regularly analyse and report on quality metrics to stakeholders.
Use data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.Risk Management:
Assess potential risks associated with product quality and releases.
Develop risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure thorough testing to minimize the risk of defects.
Experience and skills include:
Over 3+ years of experience as a Director of QA Engineering or similar role.
Deep understanding of various QA methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, etc.
Proficiency in functional, non-functional, performance, security and other testing types.
Ability to lead and motivate QA teams.
Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to identify and resolve complex quality issues.
Making informed decisions based on available data.
Ability to negotiate with stakeholders and teams.
Skills to handle disagreements and foster a collaborative environment.
Skills to manage budgets, timelines and resource allocation effectively.
Our client unfortunately cannot provide any kind of sponsorship for this role.
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