Manager, Quality & Testing
Hybrid
Full Time
#HR Tech
#Quality Assurance
#Engineering
#Robot Framework
#Python
#Playwright
#JMeter
#Locust
#OWASP
#GitHub Actions
#Azure
#Docker
Are you passionate about leading teams, upholding high quality standards, and maintaining a hands-on approach to testing? We invite you to join Sympa, one of Europe’s most established HR tech companies. Over the past 20 years, we have helped some of the largest organizations in the Nordics prioritize their people. With a base of 1,000 customers and a clear vision for continued growth, we are looking for a Manager, Quality & Testing to join our engineering organization of over 55 talented colleagues across our hubs in Espoo, Lahti, and Poland.
Key outcomes
- Lead all aspects of our quality assurance strategy, including technical oversight, project management, and team leadership.
- Manage and mentor a team of seven QA professionals, fostering their individual growth and professional development.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of QA planning, execution, and sign-off while communicating risks and progress to stakeholders.
- Continuously improve our testing processes and documentation to ensure quality is integrated into every stage of development.
- Implement and manage effective tools for tracking testing progress and performance metrics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all product quality requirements are met and provide regular updates during testing cycles.
- Handle budget forecasting, resource planning, and recruitment for the QA function.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a web application environment, specifically in leading people, projects, or quality practices.
- Strong background in modern web application testing, including comprehensive test management and planning.
- Experience building efficient agile teams and improving development workflows.
- Hands-on expertise in automated testing at scale, including the design and maintenance of automated test suites.
- Practical experience with UI test automation frameworks like Robot Framework or Playwright.
- Technical proficiency in API, integration, load, and performance testing using tools such as JMeter, Locust, or OWASP.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, specifically GitHub Actions, and web development practices.
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to coach and facilitate team success.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred qualifications
- Coding proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or C#.
- Experience with Azure cloud environments and Docker.
Compensation
We offer a hybrid work arrangement that balances flexibility with team collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work in a modern, international environment with a flat hierarchy where your contributions have a direct impact on our global HR solution.
How to apply
If you are ready to make your mark on our journey, please submit your application through our system. We are looking to fill this position as soon as we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to reach out soon. If you have any specific questions about the role, please feel free to contact our Chief Technology Officer, Arttu Heikkilä.
