QA Automation Engineering Manager

TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time QA Automation Engineering Manager based in Denver, Colorado. This role requires in-office attendance at least 4 days a week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hire, mentor, and lead a small QA/SET team; be a hands-on player/coach.
• Architect, develop, and sustain software test automation frameworks and scripts, ensuring they align with Kharon’s vision.
• Forge strong partnerships with developers and the QA community to understand and pinpoint test automation needs.
• Craft and oversee meticulous test plans and cases, focusing on exhaustive coverage.
• Administer and interpret automated test cases, leveraging results to identify potential pitfalls.
• Spotlight areas ripe for procedural enhancement within the testing paradigm, and champion corresponding solutions.
• Diagnose and mend issues within our test automation infrastructure, maintaining its integrity.
• Document and articulate test automation methodologies and procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders.
• Help integrate automated tests into CI/CD; gate releases with reliable, fast pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is favored.
• 3+ years in software test automation.
• 4+ years as a QA or Test Engineer.
• Command over at least one major programming language, such as Java, Python, or Javascript.
• Deep experience with modern test stacks: Playwright/Cypress/Selenium, REST Assured/Postman, pytest/JUnit/TestNG.
• CI/CD proficiency (GitHub Actions/GitLab/CircleCI), containers (Docker/K8s), and cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Solid grasp of test data management, service virtualization/mocking, and observability (e.g., Datadog/Grafana).
• Excellent cross-functional communication and a bias for pragmatism and speed.

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.

What does that mean? Great question.

Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled. 

When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a QA Automation Engineering Manager to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks. 

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, the QA Automation Engineering Manager will be instrumental in reinforcing our scalable trajectory. Harnessing a robust understanding of the intricacies of software development and testing methodologies, they will oversee the design, enhancement, and maintenance of our software test automation frameworks. Drawing from collective insights and closely collaborating with the internal Engineering team, the QA Engineer will support in amplifying our testing efficiency and shaping the direction of our technology operations. Steering the concept and implementation of processes that support our productivity, adaptability, and reliability, this QA leader will work to enhance our automation strategies, leveraging innovative technologies to sustain our commitment to quality. Documenting our test automation methodologies and interpreting automated test cases, they will provide invaluable insights, spotlighting areas that may be vulnerable and warrant procedural enhancements. 

To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.  

To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect:

• Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision 
• FSA program for both medical and dependent care
• 401k + Roth with matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off + 11 paid holidays 

The base salary range at Kharon is set between$150,000 - $165,000. Please note that this figure does not necessarily include potential bonuses, commissions, benefits, or equity that may be part of the overall compensation package.

If interested in pursuing this position, please visit www.kharon.com to apply. 

Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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