QA Manager

Virtual Connect Solutions • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead and scale our Quality Assurance function with a strong focus on test automation strategy and execution . The ideal candidate will be hands-on with modern automation frameworks—preferably Playwright —and capable of mentoring QA engineers while collaborating closely with offshore teams to ensure high-quality, scalable delivery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a QA leadership or manager role .
• Strong hands-on experience in test automation setup and architecture .
• Solid experience with Playwright (preferred); experience with Cypress, Selenium, or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience in guiding and mentoring QA teams, including junior and mid-level engineers.
• Proven experience working with offshore or distributed teams .
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with teams across multiple geographies.
• Experience in cloud-based applications and modern web architectures.
• Knowledge of performance and security testing is a plus.
• Background in JavaScript/TypeScript-based automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and own the overall QA strategy , including automation, manual testing, and release quality standards.
• Design and set up QA automation frameworks from scratch or enhance existing ones, with a strong preference for Playwright .
• Lead and mentor QA engineers, providing technical guidance, best practices, and career development support.
• Establish QA processes, test standards, and metrics across projects.
• Collaborate with offshore QA and development teams , ensuring clear communication, alignment, and execution.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to integrate QA into CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive test coverage across UI, API, and regression testing.
• Identify quality risks early and proactively work with stakeholders to mitigate them.
• Review test plans, automation code, and defect reports to ensure high standards.
• Act as the primary QA point of contact for stakeholders in the US time zone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed