Manager of Software QA & Test - Robotics

Symbotic hiring for Manager of Software QA & Test - Robotics jobs in Prides Crossing, MA, US

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What We Need

We are seeking a Manager of Software Quality Assuran & Test - Robotics to spearhead Software Testing for our key strategic initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping and driving our quality assurance strategy across various projects and teams. You'll be responsible for crafting and overseeing the implementation of robust quality standards, methodologies, and tools to ensure the highest quality of our strategic products. You will possess a solid foundation in software testing practices, exceptional program management abilities, and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with development, system testing, and automation teams.

What We Do

In our Software / QA division, we are at the forefront of ensuring excellence in Symbotic's strategic products and solutions. Our team is dedicated to defining and upholding the highest quality standards, employing advanced software test methodologies, and best practices to guarantee the integrity of complex, multi-system projects. We thrive on collaboration, working closely with development, system test, and test automation teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality of our cutting-edge robotic solutions. Our commitment to innovation is matched only by our commitment to quality, as we continually seek to refine our approaches and tools, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our ambitious benchmarks for performance and reliability.

What You'll Do

• Develop and document test strategies for complex multi-system projects.
• Break down the test plan into subsystems and timelines, creating a plan for testing, managing execution, and reporting on the test process.
• Manage and track test activities at all stages, from functional testing to full end-to-end system testing, ensuring all solution elements work together seamlessly.
• Maintain a deep understanding of all elements of the Symbotic solution being tested to analyze, advise, and communicate risks and impacts to new and existing products and services. Provide input into mitigation plans as necessary.
• Coordinate with Development, Test, and Automation teams to ensure that real code and tools such as emulators are available at the appropriate time for testing.
• Assess impacts to the overall test schedule as findings occur and require resolution.
• Feed appropriate test results back to engineering teams to resolve identified issues.
• Work with urgency to ensure all teams have the information needed to keep the overall program on track.
• Evaluate, analyze, and report on the quality of strategic projects.
• Create a strategic vision, and direct quality assurance policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Develop, implement, enforce, and improve upon quality standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Engage in the overall Project Lifecycle Methodology to ensure appropriate data quality and testing considerations are part of the process.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a quality assurance leader, working on complex hardware and software products.
• Experience in Logistics and Warehouse automation is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability in the creation of quality standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Extensive familiarity with quality assurance processes and procedures, and the ability to devise methods to enforce quality standards.
• Experience planning and executing end-to-end testing of integrated systems, including validation of the integration layer.
• Experience working with SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Expertise in performing different types of testing: Black Box, GUI, Integration, Regression, Backend, System, End-to-End, and User Acceptance Testing.
• Experience writing and executing basic SQL query commands.
• Experience with Service Oriented Architecture and developing/testing SOA software systems deployed to a production environment.
• Experience in configuring and testing messaging services, especially RabbitMQ, Kafka, or AMQP.
• Experience with infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, etc.), CI/CD pipelines (GIT, Jenkins, etc.), and the configuration management tool Ansible.
• Experience as a leader in coordinating cross-functional teams and as a champion of consistency and task completion.
• Robust analytical skills for both existing processes and identifying areas of opportunity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working with Agile development methodology.

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com .

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