Transfinder · 2 weeks ago
Quality Assurance (QA) Manager - Software
Dallas, TX, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expTransfinder is a technology company seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead their quality assurance strategy and ensure products meet quality standards before release. The role involves overseeing the QA team, establishing testing methodologies, and implementing automated testing processes to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Charter SchoolsSchedulingTransportation
Responsibilities
Assesses the current QA lifecycle, workflows, and artifacts to identify gaps and inefficiencies
Defines and implements a modern QA operating framework including test planning, test design, regression strategy, release readiness, and continuous improvement
Introduces structured standards for test cases, test data management, traceability, and documentation (e.g., Xray/Jira best practices)
Establishes measurable quality KPIs (pass rate, defect leakage, requirements coverage, regression duration, etc.)
Drives adoption of shift-left testing practices and integrates QA earlier into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Implements risk-based testing, change-impact assessments, and smarter regression models
Leads a QA team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provides coaching, sets clear expectations, and ensures alignment with organizational goals
Oversees the creation and execution of test plans and test cases
Ensures adherence to testing standards and accurate documentation of results
Leads testing efforts across User Interface (UI), business logic, and performance
Implements functional, regression, load, and automated testing strategies to ensure product reliability
Maintains effective communication with QA teams in the United States, China, and India to ensure alignment on testing objectives and timelines
Owns the end-to-end performance testing strategy, including load, stress, soak, and scalability testing
Selects and implements appropriate tools (e.g., JMeter, k6, Gatling, Locust, LoadRunner, BlazeMeter, Azure Load Testing) and integrates test suites into CI/CD pipelines
Defines performance SLAs and KPIs (e.g., response time, throughput, failover behavior, resource utilization)
Collaborates with architects, DevOps, and engineering leads to identify bottlenecks and validate system performance prior to release
Establishes repeatable performance testing cycles for major releases and infrastructure changes
Ensures defects and risks are clearly documented using tools like Jira
Tracks defect resolution and provides regular updates on quality metrics
Coordinates testing efforts with product management, development, and service teams
Fosters a collaborative environment for shared knowledge and feedback
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality management and/or development
Proven success transforming a legacy or informal QA function into a structured, metrics-driven QA organization
Demonstrated experience with various testing types: functional, regression, performance, and automation
Strong experience building QA frameworks, documentation standards, and quality governance from the ground up
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Proficiency in modern test methodologies, including automation
Working knowledge of coding languages and databases (e.g., MSSQL)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, and CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of security and performance testing practices
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Flexibility to work across time zones as needed
Company
Transfinder
Transfinder is a national leader in student transportation management systems and services.
201-500 employees
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