Maantic Inc - AI Software Quality Assurance/Verification Lead (5-8 yrs)

About the Role :

We are seeking a dynamic QA/QV Lead to drive quality assurance and verification for the AI Technologies Engineering team. In this exciting role, You will extensively leverage Generative AI solutions for QA \ QV and will lead the design and execution of both manual and automated testing processes. You will collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers, leveraging your QA \ QV, software engineering, and comprehensive understanding of user experience and design patterns to deliver to ensure products meet or exceed quality and usability requirements. As a hands-on leader, you will manage a team of QA/QV engineers, oversee the creation and execution of test cases, and personally implement innovative QA \ QV AI technologies and ensure product quality. Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of QA/QV in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, implement, and oversee the creation and execution of QA/QV solutions, frameworks, and processes.

- Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering Leadership to align priorities with the roadmap and ensure product quality meets established requirements.

- Foster continuous improvement in Agile practices, team dynamics, and QA/QV methodologies.

- Identify risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality product capabilities.

- Design, execute, and automate test plans and cases to validate product functionality, performance, and compliance.

- Monitor and report quality metrics, test progress, and product readiness to stakeholders.

- Act as a change agent, driving operational effectiveness and implementing process improvements.

Required Skills :

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams.

- Ability to think outside the box and find creative and innovative solutions in a challenging and ambiguous environment.

- 5+ years of experience creating and executing QA \ QV.

- 2+ years of experience leading QA \ QV solutions.

- 3+ years of experience engineering and deploying QA \ QV solutions.

- Solid understanding of software development processes and operations.

- Ability to plan and execute change through a formalized change management process.

- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent domain

- Proficiency in managing Jira instances, including backlogs, sprint planning, and roadmaps.

Beneficial Experience :

- Knowledge of AI/ML/Generative AI concepts, processes, and applications.

- Experience using Generative AI solutions in your day to day work

- Knowledge of cloud-based AI services and infrastructure

- A proven track record of success in both large-scale engineering environments and agile "startup" teams.