QA Manager with Automation Expertise

Test Manager

Permanent | Sydney / Remote

My client is seeking a QA Manager with strong hands-on automation expertise to lead the quality strategy for a large-scale management platform. This is a blended leadership and technical role, responsible for managing a distributed QA team while owning the automation roadmap, whilst still remaining hands-on with the tools.

The Role

• Manage a distributed QA team (onshore/offshore).
• Take hands-on ownership of the automation test suite (Selenium with Java - migrating to Playwright).
• Define QA processes, standards, and deliverables for a complex platform covering operational and financial/accounting systems.
• Balance technical contribution with people management, ensuring best practice QA and strong team culture.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven background as a QA Manager / QA Lead with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Deep technical experience in automation testing with Selenium and Playwright.
• Solid background in Java.
• Skilled in managing distributed teams and designing onshoring plans.

What’s On Offer

• Flexible remote-first environment, with Sydney office available
• A leadership role with full ownership of the automation strategy
• Opportunity to make a major impact in a fast-moving, mission-critical platform

Start date: ASAP

Location: Sydney preferred / remote accepted