Senior QA Engineering Lead & Technical Product Manager
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced QA professional who can wear multiple hats—leading our quality assurance initiatives while driving product delivery and sprint management. This unique role combines deep QA expertise with product management and Scrum Master responsibilities, making you a key pillar in our engineering organization.
This role requires someone who leads from the front : You'll be the glue between engineering, product, and stakeholders. We need a natural communicator who actively participates in meetings, drives discussions, and keeps everyone aligned. If you prefer working in isolation or avoid meetings, this isn't the right fit. We're looking for someone who thrives on collaboration and sees communication as a core part of leadership.
What You'll Do
Quality Assurance Leadership (50%)
- Own and define comprehensive testing strategies across the organization
- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, setting standards and best practices
- Design and implement QA frameworks, test automation strategies, and quality gates
- Write and review test cases, including unit tests and integration tests
- Drive root cause analysis for critical bugs and system stability issues
- Take accountability for overall platform stability and quality metrics
- Hands-on involvement in codebase when needed to write test automation or debug issues
Product & Sprint Management (30%)
Manage sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives as Scrum MasterPrioritize and triage high-priority bugs and feature requestsCoordinate release schedules, deployment planning, and version managementAssign and track issues across the development teamEnsure sprint goals are met and team velocity is maintainedBridge communication between engineering, product, and stakeholdersStrategic Oversight (20%)
Define deployment strategies and release processesEstablish quality benchmarks and improvement initiativesDrive cross-functional alignment on testing requirementsContribute to technical decision-making and architecture discussionsIdentify process bottlenecks and implement solutionsWhat We're Looking For
Required Experience
5+ years of hands-on QA / test engineering experience2+ years leading QA teams or quality initiativesStrong engineering background with ability to read, write, and review codeExperience with test automation frameworks and CI / CD pipelinesProven track record managing sprints and agile ceremoniesExperience with bug tracking, sprint management tools (Jira, Linear, etc.)Technical Skills
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.)Deep understanding of testing methodologies (unit, integration, E2E, performance)Experience with test automation tools and frameworksFamiliarity with deployment strategies and version control (Git)Understanding of system architecture and debugging complex issuesLeadership & Soft Skills
Exceptional communicator - you actively engage in meetings, lead discussions, and proactively update stakeholdersHighly collaborative - you thrive in team environments and believe in transparent, frequent communicationMeeting presence matters - you show up prepared, contribute meaningfully, and drive conversations forwardStrong ownership mentality and accountabilityExcellent at articulating complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to juggle multiple priorities and context-switch effectivelyExperience mentoring and growing QA talentProcess-oriented with focus on continuous improvementComfortable making decisions under ambiguity and communicating trade-offs clearlyWhy Join Teachally?
Work at the intersection of AI and education technologyShape quality culture from the ground upLead a critical function with high autonomy and impactCollaborate with a talented, mission-driven teamOpportunity to define processes and strategies that scaleOur Tech Stack
Frontend : Flutter (cross-platform mobile / web)Backend Services : Golang (API servers), Python (AI / ML services)Infrastructure : AWS (Kubernetes, S3, RDS MySQL)Location & Work Arrangement
Fully Remote - We are looking to find the right candidate worldwide.
Ready to elevate our quality standards while driving product delivery? We'd love to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a brief note about your approach to balancing quality leadership with agile delivery.
