Senior Manager QA – Test Automation & Performance Testing

IPSY

12h•$180,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

IPSY is seeking a hands-on Senior QA Manager to lead the Test Automation and Performance Testing teams. The role drives test automation strategy and performance testing excellence, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. It reports to a Senior Director of Engineering and is fully remote from eligible U.S. states where IPSY hires. The manager must be available during core business hours aligned with Pacific Time. The position leads the vision, strategy, and roadmap for test automation and performance testing; oversees the development and scaling of testing frameworks and quality engineering practices; mentors engineers; and reports on quality metrics, coverage, and defect trends to engineering leadership. IPSY describes itself as a remote-first company and offers virtual activities, company-wide offsites, professional development, and learning sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years in software quality engineering, including at least 5+ years in a QA leadership role.
Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as WebdriverIO and BDD testing frameworks.
Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar languages.
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, k6, or LoadRunner.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
Knowledge of AWS cloud environments and containerization technologies.
Digital experience with subscription and e-commerce platforms.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing QA teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and business teams.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and integrating QA into DevOps workflows.
Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML-driven test automation tools.
Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools.
Experience in large-scale enterprise software testing.
ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for test automation and performance testing.
Establish, maintain, and scale test automation frameworks for functional, integration, regression, UAT, and end-to-end testing.
Build and enhance performance testing frameworks to ensure system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.
Lead and mentor test automation and performance engineers, fostering ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Work with Engineering, DevOps, and product teams to integrate quality engineering practices early in the development cycle.
Implement and improve QA processes, including CI/CD pipeline integration, code gating, test data management, and shift-left testing strategies.
Define and track QA metrics to measure test effectiveness and drive improvements.
Evaluate and introduce tools, frameworks, and best practices to improve test coverage and efficiency.
Provide engineering leadership with regular updates on quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends.