Lead QA Manager (m/f/d)

Allow us to introduce ourselves

Hello there! We're Appinio, the fastest (and coolest) market research platform. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make better data-driven decisions.

We started out in Hamburg back in 2014 but we're now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 15 countries (we're remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally.

Want to be a part of the Appinio movement?

Your mission as a QA Lead

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead who will not only manage the QA team but also champion the delivery of high-quality products across our entire ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with automation tools, have an eye for detail, and be adept at fostering a culture of quality within the team. Market research experience is a significant advantage.

What you'll be doing

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers to ensure product quality across Admin, Backend, Research Platform, Panel App, and other offerings.
• Develop, implement, and oversee test strategies that align with product goals and timelines.
• Drive automation efforts using tools like Cypress and Flutter DevTools, enhancing the efficiency of testing processes.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to establish acceptance criteria and clarify requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve test coverage and code quality.
• Implement best practices for continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) within the QA framework.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of QA efforts and overall product quality.
• Advocate for quality at all levels of the product development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Ensure clear documentation of test plans, processes, and results.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging QA technologies to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

You will thrive in this role if

• Proven experience as a QA Lead or similar role, managing teams and delivering quality products.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools, especially Cypress, Appium and/or Flutter DevTools
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Familiarity with market research tools and platforms is a plus.
• Experience with agile methodologies and working within an agile team.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities.
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility Policy - Our flexibility policy means there is no hard cap on the number of vacation days you can take.
• Work-from-anywhere Policy - If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year.
• All the hardware you need and your own MacBook
• If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get a Deutschland ticket or access to a mobility budget with the NAVIT app to get you to and from the office space.
• If you are located in Germany or Spain, you will have access to a Subsidised Urban Sports Club membership.
• In case you're located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to our Co-working spaces.
  
  

This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm.

Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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