Head of Quality Engineering

Amount is the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging are core to Amount’s values, and we believe they are more than words, they are actions. We support our commitment to these ideas by empowering intrepid engagement and learning, increasing diverse representation, and fostering a culture where everyone can bring their full self to work without regard to differences. We look for people who embrace this culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As the Head of Quality Engineering, Software Quality, you will lead the charge in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, market-leading SaaS products across multiple platforms. This role requires a hands-on leader who can code, particularly in Java, as you will contribute directly to building and enhancing our automation frameworks. Your day will involve leading a dynamic team of quality managers and engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the implementation of a scalable, automated quality assurance program. You’ll play a critical role in increasing release speed and enhancing software quality by coding and implementing test automation, performance testing, and improvements to the SDLC. This role requires a strong blend of technical skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen to deliver exceptional user experiences and help lenders deploy in weeks and scale in months.

Similar job titles: Director/Sr. Director of Automated Quality Engineering, Director/Sr. Director of Test Engineering, Director/Sr. Director of Automation Testing

Team: Will lead a diverse team of quality engineers, including managers, employees and contractors, across multiple platforms.

Reporting: Reporting to our Chief Product and Technology Officer

Base Salary: $185,000 – $208,000

Benefits & Perks: Check them out HERE!

WHAT WE’LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Code and contribute directly to designing and implementing scalable automated testing frameworks in Java to increase release speed and test coverage.
• Create and execute a scalable SaaS-driven quality assurance strategy that aligns with business goals and product requirements, emphasizing automation, product functionality, and user experience.
• Build and optimize automated quality assurance processes, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines to streamline testing and delivery.
• Collaborate with product management and development teams to ensure seamless handoffs and alignment on quality objectives.
• Set and track quality assurance metrics to provide clear visibility into performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Plan and conduct performance testing, optimizing software for scalability and responsiveness while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Manage defect tracking, ensuring prompt identification and resolution of issues with cross-functional team support.
• Oversee capacity planning and ensure QA efforts remain on budget in terms of both time and personnel.
• Identify and mitigate risks to product quality, addressing the specific challenges of our fintech SaaS platform.

WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE: 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong coding skills in Java, with proven experience in building or enhancing test automation frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of SaaS and fintech, especially in account origination and decisioning, aligning quality engineering with market and client needs.
• Expertise in software development, testing methodologies, and test automation tools, leveraging emerging technologies for efficiency and client delivery.
• Proven team leadership, fostering accountability and commitment to deliver results, ensuring team members meet their promises.
• Strong understanding of product functionality and user experience, aligning quality efforts with business goals.
• Excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders and leading effective discussions and decisions.
• Skilled in iterative problem-solving, rapidly trying, failing, and succeeding to enhance quality practices.
• Experienced in budgeting and resource management, optimizing costs, and preparing budget proposals.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced startup environment, working with urgency to meet changing priorities.