QA Automation Manager

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada JSI Full time
Job Details

Description

Responsibilities:

People
Our people are our #1 asset here at JSI.

In the role of QA Automation Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Recruiting, hiring, and building the Core Automation Team
  • Coaching and mentoring software developers on your team
  • Conducting regular 1on1s and performance assessments
  • Promoting empathy and enabling your team members to be both happy and efficient

Process
You see process as a means to an end and not the goal itself and you are keen to simplify and reduce process wherever possible

This means:

  • Becoming a champion of the JSI Agile process
  • Leading and enabling the endtoend software development lifecycle at JSI
  • Identifying and leading projects to simplify/reduce process inefficiencies

Planning


You will work together with the Engineering Management team to identify the highest priority work for the Core Automation Team.


This planning process also includes activities such as:

  • Actively engage with Quality Assurance Managers to ensure your team is focused on the highest impact automation tests and tooling.
  • Closely monitoring the progress of your team's and work with the lead developers to remove any impediments for the team
  • Partnering with the Development Managers to align on the most sensible way to focus our quality efforts across the various active work items and to align with our overall release plans
  • Creating a longterm technical roadmap to advance the state of automation testing at JSI
Knowledge & Experience

Required Qualifications

  • Experience coaching and mentoring software developers
  • Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile software development methodologies
  • An excellent understanding of modern quality assurance methodology and best practices.
  • Understanding of design patterns and best practices
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to attain and maintain a topsecret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Manager in Software Development and/or Quality Assurance
  • 10+ years of experience in a relevant Software role (Developer and/or QA)
  • Experience recruiting, hiring and building teams of software developers
  • Experience building and/or integrating automation test frameworks
  • Experience with Cloud a plus
  • Experience with DevOps design patterns, processes, and best practices
Personal Attributes

  • Love to have fun at work
  • Love to be a part of a team
  • Passionate about lifelong learning always looking to learn and improve
  • Coolheaded, organized, and punctual.
  • Comfortable communicating with people from different backgrounds
  • Thrive in a changing environment
  • Creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex problems
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a high attention to detail
Work Conditions

  • This position is located in our Ottawa, Ontario office. Work is hybrid remote, with a requirement to be in the office once every two weeks.
About JSI

JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.


Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.


With 4Sight - JSI's single, unified, product suite - customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform.

The result? JSI's customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).


With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.


In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation accessible formats and communication supports for the interview process upon request.



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