Manager Software QA

SLC • Kennesaw, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Link Consulting (SLC) is seeking a QA leader who thrives at the intersection of financial precision and cutting-edge automation. SLC is a fast-growing Fintech powerhouse in Metro Atlanta, looking for a Software QA Manager who builds first-class quality ecosystems. This role is for a visionary, not just a gatekeeper. You will lead a global, multi-tiered team to ensure financial platforms are bulletproof, scalable, and fast. The ideal candidate is a master of orchestration with a track record of elevating QA from a department to a strategic advantage.

Requirements

• Subject matter expert in Orchestration: JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr.
• Subject matter expert in Automation: Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins.
• Subject matter expert in Environment: API testing (Postman) and SQL.
• Organizational Mastery: Ability to juggle the demands of a regular release cycle without losing track of a single edge case.
• Leadership Presence: Proven ability to upskill junior testers and hold offshore partners to the highest standard of quality.
• Fintech Mindset: Understanding that in finance, even small glitches have large monetary impacts, bringing a rigorous, detail-oriented approach to data integrity and test validation.
• Exceptional Communication: Clarity and confidence in communication for various stakeholders and time zones.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in a group problem solving situations.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Project Management — Communicates changes and progress to projects assigned; Completes projects on time.
• Planning 'Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; Listens & gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Writing Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• 5+ years in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2+ years in a formal leadership/management role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent "battle-tested" experience).
• Proven experience managing offshore resources effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint Outlook Exchange.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Fintech, Banking, or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a diverse team of QA Testers across multiple time zones (Onshore, Nearshore, and Offshore), ensuring teams are synchronized and performance is high.
• Champion the transition to a "test-early, test-often" culture and oversee the development of robust, scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Maven, leveraging Jenkins for seamless automated testing integration into every sprint.
• Lead the creation of comprehensive training paths, test plans, and strategy documents, emphasizing the importance of documentation in Fintech.
• Utilize JIRA for workflow optimization, bottleneck identification, and transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Function as the primary liaison between Product Development and Product Delivery teams, translating technical requirements into plain English for non-technical leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees