Release QA Manager – Wimbledon – Hybrid Working
£60,000 - £80,000
We create software that helps businesses all over the world stay connected and organized, with clients ranging from global corporations to small businesses. Our product is packed with exciting features—from email, chat, and voice support to blog posts, knowledge bases, and guides—and we're constantly evolving. There’s always something new and innovative to build!
What You'll Do as a Release Manager & QA Lead:
In this dynamic role, you'll be the hero behind smooth product releases and ensuring everything we deliver is top-notch. You'll take the reins on our regular release schedule and work with talented teams to make sure every release is seamless, on time, and free from any hiccups.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the release process, ensuring each one hits the mark and exceeds quality expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (like Product, Development, and QA) to plan and execute flawless releases.
- Craft and implement forward-thinking release strategies, covering testing and deployment.
- Set and uphold quality standards while leading and mentoring a small but mighty team of QA engineers and testers.
- Dive into manual QA tasks, helping to create and refine strong test plans.
- Work with stakeholders to prioritize and squash bugs.
- Track progress, spot potential risks, and ensure everything stays on track.
- In this role, you'll shape how our team approaches quality and testing—your innovative ideas are welcome!
What You Bring:
- Proven experience in release management or as a QA lead in a software environment.
- Strong grasp of the software development life cycle and release management processes.
- Top-notch organizational and project management skills—you can juggle multiple releases like a pro!
- A solid understanding of testing methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. You won’t need to configure these systems yourself, but knowing how they fit into the process is key.
- Stellar communication skills—you’ll often be the connector between teams, ensuring things get done.
- A sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software.
- Experience with helpdesk or customer support software? Bonus points!
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Competitive salary + generous share options.
- Be part of a friendly, energetic startup team in the heart of Wimbledon, just 3 minutes from the train station.
- Play a real role in shaping a growing software company.
- Enjoy a mix of autonomy and responsibility—you’ll have the freedom to make decisions that matter.
- Choose your own equipment (most of us love our MacBook Pros!).
- Great benefits, including private healthcare, pension, bike storage, parking options, and a gym discount.
If you're ready to help us shape the future and have fun doing it, we’d love to hear from you!