Senior Director Software Quality Engineer

Newrez LLC•Coppell, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director Software Quality Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for establishing and executing on the enterprise vision for software quality across all applications, data platforms, and supporting frameworks. This role will lead the analysis, creation, implementation and governance of modern QE approaches, ensuring robust, scalable, and automated processes that deliver exceptional client-facing solutions. The Senior Director will drive innovation in testing methodologies, automation, performance engineering, quality process and delivery transparency reporting and quality governance in support of continues improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
10+ years in software quality engineering/assurance and 4+ in leadership roles.
Proven success in executing enterprise quality strategies in complex, multi-platform environments.
Experience with cloud-native architecture and microservices testing strategies.
Familiarity with AI/ML-driven testing tools and predictive analytics for quality.
Background in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, mortgage) with strong compliance knowledge.
Track record of leading enterprise-scale automation transformation
Strong verbal communication skills; strong writing and composition abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective and professional relationships across the organization and with customers.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills; consultative and collaborative work style.
High learning agility with the ability to learn and integrate business variables and learn new systems and platforms.
Strong analytical skills & problem-solving abilities; solid decision-making abilities coupled with sound judgment.
Effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong project management and time management capability.
Self-directed and comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
High degree of professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential data and information.
High degree of business acumen; strong technical aptitude.
Must have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator.

Responsibilities

Implement the enterprise-wide strategy for Software Quality Engineering.
Champion modern engineering practices, including shift-left testing, continuous integration, AI based quality automation and DevOps alignment.
Advance automation frameworks and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery.
Drive adoption of performance engineering, security testing, and resilience strategies.
Introduce progressive testing concepts such as risk-based testing, service virtualization, and AI-driven test optimization.
Establish governance for defect management, compliance, and risk mitigation across all platforms.
Ensure end-to-end test coverage for applications, data, ETL processes, and integrations, including load and performance testing guidance.
Define and enforce standards for documentation, reporting, and quality metrics.
Develop and report KPIs for product quality health, engineering efficiency, and team performance.
Use data-driven insights to identify gaps and implement process improvements.
Build and scale a high-performing global SQE team.
Recruit, mentor, and develop technical talent.
Promote diversity, inclusion, and a culture of excellence aligned with organizational values.
Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others.
Performs related duties as assigned by management.