Director Quality Engineering - Marketing Technology

D.R. Horton•Arlington, TX

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Director of Quality Engineering - Marketing Technology. The right candidate will provides strategic leadership over quality engineering practices supporting digital marketing platforms, customer experience technologies, and enterprise marketing systems. This role establishes quality frameworks, governance standards, and scalable testing strategies that ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing digital solutions aligned with business objectives and brand standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in quality engineering with 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams of 10 or more engineers
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Deep expertise in test automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or equivalent)
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript with the ability to review and contribute to test code
Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Excellence in stakeholder management and the ability to influence without authority across all levels of the organization
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
The noise level is generally moderate

Nice To Haves

Background in performance engineering, including load testing, stress testing, and performance optimization
Experience with AI/ML testing methodologies and quality assurance for machine learning systems
Experience implementing quality practices in microservices or distributed systems architecture

Responsibilities

Define and execute a quality engineering strategy aligned with company objectives, driving continuous improvement in product reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction
Orchestrate and guide the development of scalable test automation frameworks, CI/CD quality gates, and testing infrastructure that enables rapid, reliable releases
Oversee the design and implementation of automated testing solutions to improve release velocity, system reliability, and operational efficiency.
Partner closely with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless integration of quality practices across the software development lifecycle
Implement shift-left initiatives to embed quality assurance throughout the SDLC, minimizing defects and accelerating delivery
Drive the adoption of modern testing methodologies including API testing, performance testing, chaos engineering, and security testing
Lead root cause analysis for critical defects and production incidents; implement systemic improvements to prevent recurrence
Establish and monitor key quality metrics and KPIs; provide executive-level reporting and insights on quality trends, risks, and opportunities
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of quality engineers, test automation engineers, and QA specialists; attract and retain top-tier talent
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging testing tools and technologies
Promote the adoption of modern testing methodologies including API testing, performance testing, chaos engineering, and security testing
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight
Supervises 2 or more employees