We are hiring a QA Manager for our Office in Medellin Colombia.
Roca Alliances S.ARoca Alliances is a specialized recruitment firm in the tech sector, connecting top talent with leading global companies. We provide tailored hiring solutions, ensuring the perfect match for each role. Our deep understanding of industry trends allows us to conduct targeted, efficient recruitment. Committed to excellence, we build long-lasting partnerships that drive business success. At Roca Alliances, we help businesses thrive by delivering the right professionals to meet their needs.
This time, we are partnering with a global leader in IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT teams, powered by AI. The company has experienced strong double-digit growth over the years and serves a diverse range of industries in over 20 countries, managing more than 15 million endpoints globally.
Position Overview:
The QA Manager will lead a team of quality assurance professionals to design, implement, and oversee testing processes for software applications with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity. This role requires a strategic thinker who can ensure product quality while mitigating security risks, collaborating closely with development, DevOps, and security teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of QA methodologies, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and cybersecurity best practices. Β
Key Responsibilities: Β
- Team Leadership:β―Manage, mentor, and grow a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Β
- Testing Strategy:β―Develop and execute comprehensive QA strategies, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing for software applications. Β
- Process Improvement:β―Define and refine QA processes, tools, and frameworks to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with industry standards Β
- Test Planning:β―Create detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts, ensuring coverage of both functional requirements and security protocols. Β
- Collaboration:β―Partner with software developers, product managers, and security analysts to integrate quality and security into every stage of the SDLC. Β
- Defect Management:β―Track, prioritize, and report defects, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining a high standard of product quality. Β
- Automation:β―Drive the adoption of test automation tools and frameworks to improve testing efficiency, with an eye toward security-specific automation. Β
- Reporting:β―Provide regular updates to senior leadership on QA progress, risks, and security findings, using data-driven insights. Β Β
Qualifications: Β
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role. Β
- 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity testing or working in a security-focused software environment. Β
- Proficiency in QA tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, Postman) and automation frameworks. Β
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#) and scripting for test automation. Β
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Β
- Soft Skills:β―Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Β
Β Key Competencies:
- Deep understanding of software testing methodologies (manual and automated). Β
- Ability to balance quality assurance with fast-paced development cycles. Β
- Understanding of large scale SAAS based product development and deployment.β― Β
- Strong Linux skill set