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ARGO

Director Of Quality Assurance

Richardson, TX · On-site

ARGO is a leading provider of software and analytics solutions for both the financial services and ... JOB SUMMARY The QA Director is a leadership role responsible for driving both strategic and ...

Teal Communications, Inc.

Director of Software QA

They are seeking a full-time Director of Software QA to lead and manage all QA functions in the product development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality software delivery through effective testing ...

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Software Quality Analyst

Indianapolis, IN

We are seeking a Software Quality Analyst who will be responsible for defining, reviewing, and ... Acts as liaison to the Project Manager (PM), QA Director, QA Manager and People Solutions for any ...

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Software Quality Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

We are seeking a Software Quality Analyst who will be responsible for defining, reviewing, and ... Acts as liaison to the Project Manager (PM), QA Director, QA Manager and People Solutions for any ...

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Software Quality Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

We are seeking a Software Quality Analyst who will be responsible for defining, reviewing, and ... Acts as liaison to the Project Manager (PM), QA Director, QA Manager and People Solutions for any ...

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Software Quality Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

We are seeking a Software Quality Analyst who will be responsible for defining, reviewing, and ... Acts as liaison to the Project Manager (PM), QA Director, QA Manager and People Solutions for any ...

Exelixis

Compliance QA Director

Alameda, CA · On-site

The Compliance QA Director leads the company's GxP inspection readiness ensuring ongoing preparedness for global health authority inspections. This role manages regulatory inspections and responses ...

PMG

Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Chicago, IL

The Software Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for testing New Millennium software products. You will ensure the technical implementation of our products meets the highest standards of ...

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Software Quality Analyst

Indianapolis, IN

Acts as liaison to the Project Manager (PM), QA Director, QA Manager and People Solutions for any ... software delivery, testing, or software maintenance/support * Previous consulting experience ...

The GEO Group

Sr. Software QA Analyst

Boulder, CO

$90K - $115K/yr

Responsibilities Summary The Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst leads, guides and monitors Quality Assurance test activities to meet project objectives and verifies implementation of business ...

Collabera

Software QA

Southfield, MI · On-site

Southfield, MI Duration: 6 month (may extend) Our top direct client is looking for a QA Analyst for a long term project in Southfield, MI The client is a Fortune 50 multi-billion dollar revenue ...

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Software Quality Analyst

Indianapolis, IN

Acts as liaison to the Project Manager (PM), QA Director, QA Manager and People Solutions for any ... software delivery, testing, or software maintenance / support * Previous consulting experience ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for software qa director in the United States is $140,083.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $169,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Software QA Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software QA Director, you need deep expertise in quality assurance methodologies, test strategy development, and strong leadership experience, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD tools, and quality management systems is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as ISTQB. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and team management skills help drive quality initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These competencies are crucial for ensuring software reliability, aligning QA goals with business objectives, and leading high-performing QA teams.

What are Software QA Directors?

Software QA Directors are senior leaders responsible for overseeing the quality assurance (QA) strategy, processes, and teams within a software organization. They ensure that software products meet established standards of quality, reliability, and performance before release. Their duties include setting QA policies, managing QA managers and engineers, collaborating with other department heads, and driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies. Software QA Directors play a key role in risk management and in delivering high-quality software to customers.

What are some common challenges a Software QA Director faces when managing distributed QA teams?

A Software QA Director often oversees geographically dispersed teams, which can present challenges in maintaining consistent testing standards, fostering effective communication, and ensuring timely feedback. To address these, directors typically implement standardized processes, leverage collaboration tools, and schedule regular cross-team meetings. Building a strong team culture and clear lines of accountability are also crucial for aligning goals and ensuring product quality across locations.
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Software QA Manager

MSR Technology Group

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

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Job description

Infomatics is partnered with large defense & IT services provider that is looking to hire a Software QA Manager near Salt Lake City, UT on a direct hire/full time basis. All applicants must be US Citizens. Relocation assistance is available for the ideal candidate.
Responsibilities
  • Directly leads a team of six Software Quality Engineers that plan, coordinate, and manages the Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQA) activities associated with one or multiple New Product Development (NPD) projects as part of a cross functional integrated program team to ensure compliance to customer contractual and regulatory requirements, as well as conformance to AS9115 and CMMI industry standard requirements.
  • Provides coaching and guidance to the team managing workloads and schedules
  • Owns the management and delivery of Quality Work Package deliverables including Software Quality Assurance Planning (SQAP) and QA leadership, supporting contract Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) deliverables for both new and existing products for the end-to-end product lifecycle as an active QA representative on Project and Program teams
  • Ensures timely completion of QA deliverables that meet the company standards for Quality and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to ensure zero product quality escapes
  • Owns the technical problem solving for issues that may arise that negatively impact software product Quality throughout the end-to-end product lifecycle providing project and program teams with clear, consistent, and timely feedback as it relates to contractual and/or regulatory exposure providing innovative solutions to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner. Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause(s) of issues.
  • Serves as the primary interface to customers, including DCMA, for all Program / Project / Product related Quality matters within scope of responsibility for Software Quality
  • Provides Quality Assurance Leadership working in partnership with the Program Management, Engineering Design & Development offices, and Customers in efficient, effective, and rapid development of new Software products
  • Assure that all applicable elements, software quality standards, and process quality standards are effectively incorporated into new designs and into changes to designs
  • Provide oversight for definition of Critical to Quality (CtQ parameters) and acceptance criteria and disposition of identified software defects, as applicable
  • Performs audits and assessments of the projects and reporting of the audits and assessments to the Project Teams and Program Managers
  • Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures and practices making significant improvements in existing processes and systems that drive improvement in software products, as applicable. May develop new concepts or standards.
Background & Experience Required:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Engineering from an ABET accredited University.
  • 9+ years of work experience in Software Quality Assurance developing test methodologies.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, as required
  • Ability and willingness to travel when required to support all other sites.
  • Leadership skills in leading a team of Software Quality Engineers
  • Broad knowledge of and experience with Project Management
  • Working knowledge of Software Configuration Management
  • Practical experience with Operational Risk Management throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Excellent critical thinking (inductive, deductive, and quantitative reasoning) and Technical Structured Problem Solving skills and experience, including data analysis and validations.