Job Description

Quality Assurance Director

Location: Houston, TX (Local Preferred)
Remote: Considered for exceptional candidates within the continental United States
Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 + Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Visa Status: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.

About the Opportunity

High Sierra Talent is partnering with a rapidly growing software organization seeking a Quality Assurance Director to lead and evolve a high-performing QA organization.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving software quality, expanding automation capabilities, implementing modern testing practices, and leading a team of more than 15 quality professionals. The organization is heavily investing in AI-enabled development and testing processes, making this an excellent opportunity for a QA leader who embraces innovation and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership experience and a passion for building scalable quality programs that support fast-paced software delivery.

Responsibilities

Quality Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of 15+ QA professionals, including manual testers and automation engineers.
• Establish and maintain quality standards across the software development lifecycle.
• Drive accountability for release readiness and overall product quality.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to align testing strategies with release objectives.
• Make informed go/no-go release decisions based on quality metrics and risk assessments.

Test Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Expand and mature automated testing frameworks and processes.
• Drive adoption of modern testing methodologies and best practices.
• Implement performance, load, and regression testing strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, coverage, and product quality.
• Leverage AI-powered testing solutions to improve testing effectiveness and accelerate delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, product management, and executive leadership teams.
• Communicate quality risks, testing results, and release readiness to stakeholders.
• Develop reporting, metrics, and dashboards that provide visibility into product quality.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and operational excellence.

Team Development

• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship.
• Build career development plans that support growth and retention.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning throughout the QA organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, software engineering, or related technical roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading QA teams in enterprise software environments.
• Experience managing teams of 10+ quality professionals.
• Strong background in B2B SaaS platforms serving enterprise customers.
• Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC processes, and quality management practices.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and automated testing strategies.
• Proven ability to build and scale quality programs in fast-paced software organizations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Selenium
• Playwright
• C#
• JMeter
• Performance and load testing
• Automated regression testing
• CI/CD testing practices
• AI-assisted testing tools and workflows
• Modern QA metrics and reporting frameworks

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong quality-first mindset
• The ability to identify software risks before they impact customers
• Experience driving automation and testing innovation
• Confidence making difficult release decisions when quality standards are not met
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• A passion for developing teams and building high-performance cultures

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $175,000 - $225,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible PTO
• Healthcare benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding technology organization

Apply Today

If you're a proven QA leader with experience building world-class testing organizations, driving automation initiatives, and leading enterprise software quality efforts, we'd love to hear from you.