Quality Engineering Manager

Quality Engineering Manager, Boulder, CO 

Your Impact at Ascend Analytics 

Ascend Analytics is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Quality Engineering to lead and drive our quality assurance initiatives. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of our software applications and systems. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a strong technical background in software testing, and a passion for ensuring top-notch quality in our technology solutions.

Ascend Analytics is an innovative “climate tech” software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies, for short and long-term investment and resource planning decisions. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy that ensures the highest levels of quality and reliability in our products and support agile methodologies  
• Lead the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications and systems  
• Implement and champion the continuous enhancement of testing methodologies, systems, software, and processes, including test management tools, focusing on automation to optimize efficiency and reduce testing time  
• Manage a growing team of test engineers and guide external teams to improve testing quality  
• Collaborate closely with developers and project teams to identify, prioritize, and address defects, ensuring timely resolution and high-quality deliverables  
• Drive the documentation of test results and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with quality standards and project objectives  
• Participate actively in code and design reviews to promote testability and maintainability of software products  
• Manage and maintain test data, environments, and cross-functional relationships to embed quality within the software development life cycle 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field  
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software testing, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity  
•  Profound understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices  
• Strong capabilities in test automation tools and frameworks such as Postman/Newman, Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG  
• Hands-on knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner  
• Practical experience with test management tools like Zephyr Enterprise, PractiTest, TestRail, etc. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment  
• Experience building test/QA engineering functions preferred  
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD preferred  
• ISTQB or similar certification is preferred  
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps tools is a plus 

Compensation: $120,000 - $170,000                   

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. 

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.  

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.   

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]