Engineering Manager, QA at Plotly

At Plotly, we are at the forefront of data visualization, building tools that empower users across industries like pharmaceuticals, finance, and academia to create interactive, actionable insights. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager, QA to join our remote-first team and lead our efforts in maintaining the highest standards of product quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive test plans, automation scripts, and test cases for our platform.
• Lead a variety of testing initiatives, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and stress testing.
• Spearhead the automation of testing processes to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Manage the full software release lifecycle, including scheduling, milestone tracking, and post-release monitoring.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to review requirements and provide feedback on usability and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management for the QA team.
• Drive root cause analysis for production bugs and contribute to our long-term testing and release strategy.

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in automation frameworks and scripting, specifically Cypress, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with performance and load testing, including design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven experience in testing API and RESTful services.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Fluency in English and French.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the Python programming language.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to data science or machine learning concepts.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and GitHub workflows.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.
• Stock options for all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave top-up programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Home office support.
• Participation in employee-led diversity and inclusion groups.