Senior Manager QA – Test Automation & Performance Testing

The role

This Senior QA Manager will lead Test Automation and Performance Testing teams. You will define the vision and roadmap for testing while collaborating with Engineering, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high quality software.

What you will do

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for test automation and performance testing
• Establish, maintain, and scale test automation frameworks for functional, integration, regression, UAT and end-to-end testing
• Build and enhance performance testing frameworks
• Lead and mentor a team of test automation and performance engineers
• Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, and product teams to integrate quality engineering practices
• Implement and improve QA processes including CI/CD pipeline integration, Code gating, test data management, and shiftleft testing strategies
• Define and track key QA metrics
• Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and best practices
• Provide regular updates on quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends to engineering leadership

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years in software quality engineering
• 5+ years in a QA leadership role
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as webdriver,io BDD testing framework
• Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar languages
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, k6, or LoadRunner
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS) and containerization technologies
• Digital Experience with Subscription and ecommerce platforms
• Proven ability to lead and develop highperforming QA teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and integrating QA in DevOps workflows

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/MLdriven test automation tools
• Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools
• Experience in largescale enterprise software testing
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification

Benefits

• Competitive base salary & bonus program
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Work from home flexibility
• Free IPSY Extra subscription
• Learning & development programs

Before you apply

• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without requiring current or future visa sponsorship or transfer

About the company

IPSY is a beauty platform that unites brands, creators, and consumers through a beauty membership. The company is remote-first and offers various subscription services.