Director, QA Engineering, D/Cipher

Job Title

Director, QA Engineering, D/Cipher

Job Description

• What You’ll Do

• Lead & Strategize: Define and clearly communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for QA within the organization, collaborating with leadership across engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution.

• Quality Assurance Leadership: Lead multiple QA leaders and teams to execute both manual and automated testing strategies for web, mobile applications, APIs, and more. Ensure the delivery of high-quality products that meet stringent standards and exceed customer expectations.

• Innovation & Automation: Drive the adoption of cutting-edge testing frameworks and automation tools like Playwright and Selenium to improve efficiency, test coverage, and overall quality assurance outcomes.

• Risk Management: Identify and proactively mitigate quality risks through comprehensive plans and testing strategies that address potential issues before they impact delivery timelines or product quality.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee the integration of QA processes within Agile methodologies, working closely with DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering teams to enhance test orchestration and accelerate release cycles.

• Team Development: Mentor and empower a high-performing team of QA engineers and managers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous skill development. Support staff through career development initiatives, performance evaluations, and coaching.

• Stakeholder Communication: Deliver transparent, data-driven insights on QA progress, risks, and results, providing senior leadership with actionable recommendations to enhance product quality.

 

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on product quality at one of the most prestigious digital media companies. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for quality engineering and a proven track record in scaling teams, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Team

The Home Brands team is committed to delivering exceptional digital experiences for top-tier lifestyle brands like Better Homes & Gardens, The Spruce, Martha Stewart, Southern Living, and Real Simple. As part of this team, you will have an immediate and lasting impact on the products that millions of users interact with every day.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience:
 

• 12+ years in digital quality assurance, with 7+ years in a leadership role managing large QA teams.

• Proven success in both automated and manual web and mobile testing in agile environments.

Skills & Certifications:
 

• Expertise in Web Application Automation, programming languages (Java, JavaScript), and test automation tools.

• Familiarity with AWS, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, and CircleCI.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, data-driven decisions.

Additional Responsibilities

Staff Management:
 

• Lead the QA and R&D technical support teams, ensuring clear communication, prioritized tasks, and successful outcomes. Oversee regular performance evaluations and foster an environment of professional growth and development.

Collaboration:
 

• Work closely with engineering, product, and support teams to