Global Software Quality Manager
4 weeks ago
SMITHS DETECTION MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE
Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe
Life At Smiths –
- Global leader : We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we’re delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat
- Digital growth : A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success
- Exciting opportunities : Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML
- International environment : With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Quality Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions through rigorous testing, automation, and continuous improvement processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
The ideal candidate for the Software Quality Engineer role is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a passion for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. They possess a strong technical background in software testing methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks. They thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and design comprehensive test plans and strategies.
- Develop, guide and oversee the execution of manual and automated test cases to verify software functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with development teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
- Assist with performing regression testing to ensure the stability of existing features and validate the impact of code changes.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Continuously monitor and improve the quality assurance process by identifying areas for optimization and implementing solutions.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in software testing and quality assurance to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Software Quality Engineer or a similar role in software development.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or Appium.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
- Analytical Thinker - Have a keen ability to analyse complex systems and identify potential areas of improvement in software quality processes.
- Attention to Detail - With a meticulous approach, ensure thorough testing of software functionality, performance, and reliability to detect even the smallest defects.
- Problem Solver - Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, effectively troubleshooting issues and collaborating with development teams to find solutions.
- Adaptability - Adaptable to changing priorities and requirements, quickly adjusting testing strategies and approaches as needed.
- Continuous Learner - Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Team Player - Exceling in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and deliver high-quality software products.
- Effective Communicator - Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, articulating complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Results-Driven - Committed to delivering results, meeting deadlines, and exceeding quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
Overall, the ideal Software Quality Lead will combine technical expertise, critical thinking and effective communication skills to ensure the delivery of reliable and high-quality software solutions in a continually improving environment.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Software Quality Engineer or similar role in software development.
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
Other
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx 50%.
- Ensures department compliance with company policies.
- Understands evolving business needs may modify responsibilities.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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