Software QA Analyst Manager

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions • Topeka, KS

426d • $81,920 - $81,920

About The Position

The Software QA Manager will establish and lead a new Quality Assurance (QA) group within Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions Inc. This role focuses on developing and implementing QA strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of quality and accountability. The manager will be responsible for building QA processes from the ground up, mentoring staff, and driving improvements in software reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including manual and automated testing.
• Experience in creating and implementing QA processes, including test plans, test cases, and defect tracking systems.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, or similar).
• Knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), especially Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Software QA group, developing test strategies, plans, and processes.
• Collaborate with software developers to ensure a seamless handoff from development to QA.
• Define and implement both manual and automated testing protocols to ensure coverage of all software features.
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of QA practices as the organization and its needs grow.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all things QA, setting expectations with key stakeholders across the business.
• Mentor and develop QA staff, fostering a culture of quality, ownership, and accountability.
• Explore and implement tools for automated testing, continuous integration, and QA analytics.
• Drive improvements in code quality and product reliability by identifying patterns in bugs and testing failures.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• 20 days of personal leave in the first year of employment
• 25 days of personal leave after completion of year one
• 12 paid holidays
• Longevity bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree