Title: QA Manager

Role: Permanent Full-time

Department: Development and QA

Start date: ASAP

About Retalon:

Retalon is a provider of advanced analytics and AI for Retail. CIO Review has identified Retalon as one of the “Most Promising Retail Technology Companies”. We believe that retailers should be able to optimize and scale their business using AI without needing to hire a Ph.D. in data science. Our solutions solve complex problems in Merchandise and Assortment Planning, Inventory Management and Pricing and Promotion Optimization. All our solutions stem from one unified analytics platform. Retalon was the first and still is the only company that offers a completely integrated solution for retailers and distributors that seamlessly integrates with any ERP or OMS. Our 100% in-house professional services, technical support, and analytics teams ensure that solution implementations are efficient and deliver expected business results.

We are growing and building exciting technology! We have customers in a dozen retail verticals and across three continents. Do you want to join our family? We are looking for people, who love doing things for the first time, have a passion for building the most advanced and accurate predictive engine around, and love learning new things and sharing their ideas. We have aggressive growth plans and welcome individuals with similar drive and determination.

About the role:

We are searching for a Test Manager to oversee quality assurance testing operations. In this role, you will work with a team of QA professionals to ensure that our software products are suitable for launch. You will utilize test automation, so you should have some experience using automated testing tools and programming languages like Java and SQL. You are responsible for both acceptance testing and QA testing, so you should have a background in both. In addition to experience, you should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field.

Responsibilities:

• Build up and lead the Testing Team
• Automate as much of the QA and testing process as possible
• Train new QA staff members in our testing methods and standards
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release/delivery
• Deploying and managing resources for testing
• Coordinate the development, professional services, and analytical teams on completion of the full testing cycle
• Apply the appropriate test measurements and metrics in the product and the Testing Team
• Plan, deploy and manage the testing effort for any given engagement.
• Oversee all testing operations

• Report any issues back to the development team

• Track and log all test results and issues

Qualifications:

You’re a fit for this role if you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field
• Have several years of QA and testing experience
• Have experience with the test automation tool Test Complete from SmartBear for both Performance and Multi-User testing
• Have project management experience
• Have experience documenting test cases and test scripts
• Have experience in an agile software development environment, preferably Software as a service (SaaS), with a strong understanding of the software development life cycle

 Soft Skills that would make you an ideal candidate:

• Great communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
• Systematic thinker and problem solver
• Fast learner with an analytical mindset
• Enthusiastic & empathetic
• Accountable, responsible, and able to perform under pressure

Nice to have skills:

• Mathematics background
• Experience with Jira

What’s in it for you:

• Work with an innovative team that aims to disrupt retail analytics
• Become a part of a team of creative people who constantly learn from each other
• Flexible working hours
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement

Diversity and Inclusion:

Retalon is an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We provide an equitable, open, and positive environment where all individuals are welcome. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the hiring process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.