QA Manager (work untill 12-14 EST time)

Client

Our client is one of the largest professional certification associations in the finance industry globally and uses DataArt as its primary technology partner.

Project overview

The Program Manager will lead the modernization of the QE function, overseeing the adoption and integration of advanced automation tools and AI driven testing methods. The role involves coordinating cross functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the successful delivery of the new AQA capabilities across the organization.

Position overview

We are seeking a forward thinking Program Manager with a background in Quality Assurance and strong program leadership skills to drive the QE Modernization stream. The ideal candidate will have experience managing automation initiatives and familiarity with AI testing instruments such as Cursor. They will oversee the rollout of Playwright MCP and TypeScript automation frameworks, fostering innovation and continuous improvement within the QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the QE Modernization program, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.

• Collaborate with QA, development, and product teams to define program scope, objectives, and success metrics.

• Drive the adoption of Playwright MCP and TypeScript as core automation technologies within the organization’s QE processes.

• Coordinate with AI experts and tool vendors to integrate AI powered testing tools such as Cursor into the test ecosystem.

• Manage risks, dependencies, and change management activities related to QA modernization efforts.

• Foster collaboration among automation engineers, manual testers, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and effective knowledge sharing.

• Provide regular program status updates, highlighting progress, challenges, and mitigation plans.

• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in quality engineering practices.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in program or project management within Quality Engineering, software testing, or related areas.

• Hands on QA experience or a strong understanding of QA processes and automation frameworks is a significant plus.

• Familiarity with Playwright MCP, TypeScript, and other modern test automation tools.

• Experience with AI driven testing tools such as Cursor or similar technologies.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive cross team collaboration.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex initiatives in Agile environments.

• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Background in software development or test automation is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Experience in finance, regulatory compliance, or related industries.

What We Offer:

• Vacation days: Up to 26 business days per year.

• 10 illness/special days off per year (fully paid, no medical papers needed) for all contract types

• Health and life insurance (Luxmed)

• MyBenefit platform with Multisport option

• Internal psychological support service

• English language classes from the first working day

• Access to external learning platforms: O’Reilly, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and a wide catalog of diverse internal training

• Flexible workplace: work from the office, from home, or choose a hybrid option

• Tech Skills Mentoring Program

• Opportunities to develop as a public speaker, mentor, or technical interviewer

• Fully paid idle (bench) when not involved in a project

• Certification reimbursement (AWS, GCP, Microsoft, etc.)