Founded in 2003, our client is a European software publisher serving various sectors, primarily the retail, real estate, healthcare, construction, and agrifood sectors, offering essential business solutions. It generates over €300 million in sales and employs more than 2,000 people.
One of its units provides global SaaS solutions for brands and retailers, generating over €100 million annually with a team of 600+ professionals. For that business unit, they are looking for a Head of Quality Assurance.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. Define and execute QA strategy aligned with business goals.
2. Create a centralized QA department to ensure quality standards across all products.
3. Promote best practices across the organization and with external stakeholders.
4. Lead and mentor a high-performing QA team.
5. Improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
6. Oversee all testing activities and ensure quality objectives are met.
7. Manage risk and ensure compliance with industry standards.
8. Professionalize the QA function, ensuring developers are not directly responsible for testing.
Position Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred).
2. 15+ years in software QA, with 10+ years in leadership.
3. Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills to implement best practices.
4. Knowledge of test automation, continuous integration, performance, and cloud technologies.
5. Proven experience in QA within SaaS environments.
6. Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
7. Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
8. Understanding of QA methodologies and industry best practices.
9. Knowledge of security standards.
10. Leadership skills to standardize processes and ensure quality across the company.
11. Fluency in English (French is a plus, as some teams only speak French).
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