Quality Engineering Manager (Automation) (w/m/d)

As a Quality Engineering Manager (Automation) at AVIV, you'll oversee quality assurance efforts, lead a team in transitioning to automation practices, and collaborate with product teams to develop test plans. Your role will involve establishing quality standards, mentoring team members, and integrating test automation into the CI/CD pipeline.

To qualify for the Quality Engineering Manager (Automation) role at AVIV, candidates should possess solid experience in quality assurance, particularly with web and mobile applications. Familiarity with automation tools such as Cypress or WebdriverIO, as well as coding proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, is essential. Excellent communication skills and a proactive team player attitude are also crucial.

At AVIV, professional development is a priority. As a Quality Engineering Manager (Automation), you'll receive guidance from senior leadership, partake in training programs, and have opportunities to mentor others. Your growth is important to us, and we encourage ongoing learning in quality assurance and automation best practices.

A Quality Engineering Manager (Automation) at AVIV typically utilizes automation tools such as Cypress, XCUITest, and WebdriverIO for testing. Familiarity with performance test tools is also a plus. Experience with CI/CD tools will help in integrating the test automation effectively within the development lifecycle.

AVIV prides itself on a supportive and inclusive working culture. As a Quality Engineering Manager (Automation), you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an agile setting, promoting a strong culture of feedback and quality. The environment encourages authenticity, and we welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive together.

In response to this question, focus on specific tools you've used, such as Cypress or WebdriverIO, and discuss how you've implemented these in your previous projects to enhance testing efficiency, mentioning any challenges you've faced and how you overcame them.

Explain your approach by discussing how you assess risks and determine the impact of various features on end-user experience. Provide examples of prioritization strategies that have worked for you in previous roles.

Highlight your communication techniques, such as regular sync-ups, use of collaborative tools, and documentation practices. Emphasize your ability to foster an open dialogue to address any conflicts or misunderstandings quickly.

Discuss your mentorship philosophy, touching on the importance of hands-on training, providing constructive feedback, and creating a growth-oriented environment. Share any successful mentoring experiences to illustrate your points.

Mention key factors such as project timelines, resource availability, technology stack, and risk assessment. Discuss how you align your strategy with overall project goals and continuous integration practices.

Share a specific instance of a challenging automation problem, detailing the steps you took to analyze the issue, the solutions you explored, and the successful outcome of your efforts, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Emphasize the importance of incorporating user feedback into testing processes, discussing how you gather and analyze this feedback to inform testing priorities and improve overall product quality.

Explain your understanding of GDPR and how you integrate compliance into your testing strategies, including data privacy concerns while designing tests and working closely with legal teams to adhere to necessary regulations.

Describe your experience with performance testing tools and how you've integrated performance testing into your automation framework to ensure that applications can handle expected loads effectively.

Talk about your methods for staying informed, such as attending conferences, participating in webinars, engaging with online QA communities, or reading industry-related literature, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement.