SQA Manager

Datacolor a global leader in color management solutions provides software instruments and services to improve the precision performance and efficiency of your color workflow. We understand that details matter and precise consistent replication is essential.

For more information visit

To support our business we are looking for alooking fora forward-thinking Software Quality Manager to lead our QA Engineering team through a pivotal transformation.

Position Summary:

We manage a complex ecosystem comprising critical legacy applications and cutting-edge new products. We need a leader who can respect the stability of the past while aggressively architecting the are not just a manager; you are a technical architect of quality. Your primary mandate is to minimize manual intervention by designing an intelligent automated testing ecosystem. You will spearhead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our SQA workflows to generate test cases optimize pipelines and predict failures before they reach production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Management

• Lead mentor and grow a team of QA Engineers (Manual and Automation) working across diverse tech stacks.
• Define the Quality Strategy for both Legacy Systems (maintenance regression stability) and Greenfield Applications (speed agility scalability).
• Foster a Quality as Code culture bridging the gap between developers and QA.

2. AI-Driven Automation & Architecture

• Architect and implement a robust automation framework that supports web API and backend testing.
• AI Integration: Champion the use of Generative AI and Machine Learning tools to create self-healing test scripts automate test data generation and perform visual regression testing.
• Build and maintain Intelligent Pipelines within our CI/CD environment (GitHub/Azure DevOps) that utilize AI to intelligently select and execute tests based on code changes (Test Impact Analysis).

3. Product Collaboration & Customer Focus

• Partner deeply with Product Owners during the requirements phase. You will help flesh out complex use cases and acceptance criteria to ensure testability is baked in from day one.
• Ensure SQA team translates customer feedback and support tickets into actionable test scenarios. Ensure the team understands not just how the software works but why the customer uses it.
• User Acceptance: Facilitate UAT phases that mimic real-world customer behaviors ensuring our legacy updates and new features provide a seamless user experience.

4. Release Management & DevOps

• Pipeline Ownership: Manage the release process and ensure smooth CI/CD transitions from development to production.
• Environment Management: Oversee the stability and data integrity of staging QA and production environments in Azure.

5. Metrics & Reporting

• Define and track KPIs related to automation coverage defect leakage and release velocity.
• Utilize AI-driven analytics to identify patterns in defect data and predict potential hot spots in the codebase.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience: 7 years in Software Quality Assurance with at least 3 years in a people management or technical lead role.
• Automation Expertise: Deep hands-on experience building automation frameworks from scratch (using tools like Selenium or Playwright).
• Coding Skills: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python C# or TypeScript). You must be able to do code reviews for your team.
• AI/ML in QA: Proven experience or demonstrable knowledge in applying AI to QA (e.g. using LLMs for test case generation Copilot for code assistance or commercial AI testing tools).
• CI/CD Integration: expert-level understanding of integrating automated suites into build pipelines (GitHub Actions Azure DevOps).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing QA for Monolithic to Microservices migrations.
• Familiarity with Containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Experience implementing Test Impact Analysis (TIA) to reduce regression cycle times.

The ideal candidate profile:

• The Hybrid: You are comfortable reading C/Legacy code logs in the morning and writing Python scripts for an AI agent in the afternoon.
• The Automator: You believe that if a test has to be run twice it should be automated.
• The Innovator: You are constantly researching how LLMs (Large Language Models) can revolutionize the SDLC and are eager to implement these findings.

Location:

This role is a hybrid role based in our Reggio Emilia office Italy.

Our Core Values:

Learn understand and live the Datacolor Core Values of Customer Focus Execution Ownership Teamwork Learning Ethics and Passion.

Our Core Competences

We believe Communication Adaptability and Problem Solving are core competencies that all our employees consistently demonstrate.

Salary Range:

Total compensation budget between 60000 - 80000 gross per year.

This job posting includes a pay range reflecting the salaries or hourly rates that Datacolor anticipates it might offer for the specified role at the time of posting. Typically Datacolor aims to hire for this position at the midpoint of the range. However in exceptional cases where an external candidate possesses significantly higher experience credentials or expertise than expected Datacolor may consider offering a salary or rate towards the upper end of the range. Additionally Datacolor welcomes applications from candidates with less experience as we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development.

Your Benefits:

Datacolor is committed to rewarding your dedication with an attractive compensation package. We offer an environment that fosters personal and professional growth where your ideas matter. Our flat hierarchy ensures easy access to everyone promoting collaboration and innovation.

Interested:

• Want to work in a company focused on innovative color management solutions
• Looking for flexibility and autonomy in a global and diverse company
• Want to be able to make daily connections with people all over the globe
• Do you want to work in an open and informal atmosphere where your personal input is valuable
  
  

Do not hesitate and join Datacolor if the answer is yes! Apply through is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice: Datacolor never asks for personal or financial information via social media and does not contact candidates through private messages on messaging platforms. All official recruitment communications are conducted through our corporate email addresses and career website.

Required Experience:

Manager