Tech QA Manager (Permanent)

Job Summary

As TechQA Manager at SCBTechX, you'll lead a specialized team focused on revolutionizing quality assurance through innovative tooling and AI solutions. You'll spearhead the development of next-generation QA products, from performance testing frameworks to AI-augmented testing tools, with potential for commercialization. This role combines technical leadership with product vision, driving the transformation of internal QA tools into market-ready solutions while building a center of excellence for performance testing and automation across the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive development of commercial-grade QA tools and frameworks, leading modernization from legacy systems to modern tech stack including AI integration
• Oversee product development roadmap for QA tools with potential commercialization, focusing on innovation and market viability
• Spearhead AI-powered QA initiatives for test case generation, data creation, and automated testing frameworks
• Collaborate with project teams to identify automation opportunities and tool requirements
• Establish technical standards and architecture decisions for QA tooling and infrastructure
• Drive continuous improvement in development practices, code quality, and technical capabilities
• Guide performance testing team in delivering enterprise-level services while building reusable frameworks
• Guide team objectives through OKR framework, aligning product development with organizational goals
• Foster technical excellence through mentoring and skill development, particularly in modern development practices
• Lead resource planning and capacity management across performance testing and tool development initiatives
• Build and maintain high-performing teams through coaching, performance reviews, career development planning, and effective talent management

Background/ Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven track record of managing teams of 6 – 10 members, with at least 1-2 years of leadership experience
• Strong background in test automation with 3+ years of hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performance teams, with measurable achievements in team development
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and SDLC processes, with proven experience implementing quality practices within these frameworks
• Strong software development background with 5+ years experience in Java, JavaScript, or GolangProven experience with modern web frameworks (React, Next.js) and both SQL/NoSQL databases
• Experience leading technical teams and delivering commercial-grade software products

Preferred Qualifications+:

• Deep understanding of QA principles and testing methodologies
• Track record of implementing AI/ML solutions in practical applications

Knowledge & Skills

• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Java/JavaScript/Golang with system design capabilities
• Software Architecture: Advanced expertise in design patterns, microservices architecture, and scalable systems
• Full-stack Development: Modern frontend (React/Next.js), backend services, and database optimization (SQL/NoSQL)
• Fundamental Software Testing

Preferred Knowledge+:

• Fundamental AI/ML Or Practical experience implementing AI solutions.
• DevOps: CI/CD implementation, cloud platforms, containerization
• Performance testing methodology and tooling + Monitoring systems implementation
• Test automation architecture and frameworks (Selenium/Playwright/Cypress)