Technical LeadershipDesign and evolve automation frameworks for:Web applicationsAPIs (REST and GraphQL)Integration and event-driven workflowsBuild and improve automated regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing capabilitiesIntegrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or BuildkiteImplement quality gates, reporting, and release validation processesPartner with Platform and DevOps teams to improve test environments, observability, and developer workflowsHelp modernize legacy automation frameworks and improve test reliabilityDrive AI innovation within Quality Engineering by identifying opportunities to leverage AI-assisted tooling, automation generation, intelligent test optimization, failure analysis, and developer productivity workflowsPartner with Engineering leadership to evaluate and implement modern AI-enabled testing solutions that improve release confidence, testing efficiency, and engineering velocityChampion shift-left engineering practices through automation, reusable testing patterns, self‑service tooling, and AI-assisted developer enablementExplore and introduce emerging quality engineering technologies, frameworks, and automation strategies that help scale testing capabilities across the organizationShift-Left Quality EngineeringPartner with Engineering and Product leaders to embed quality earlier in the development lifecycleHelp developers adopt unit, API, integration, and automation testing best practicesDrive developer-owned quality and self‑service testing capabilitiesEstablish scalable testing standards, reusable tooling, and automation patternsImprove release confidence through better automation coverage and CI/CD enforcementLeverage AI-assisted tooling and automation to improve testing efficiency and engineering velocityLead and mentor QA engineers while remaining hands‑on technicallyCollaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Product, DevOps, Release Engineering,



and Security teamsProvide technical guidance on testing strategy, automation architecture, and quality best practicesProven ability to lead and mentor both onshore and offshore QA engineering teams within a matrixed organization, driving alignment across Engineering, Product, Platform, and Release teams while fostering strong collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellenceDrive alignment around quality goals, release readiness, and engineering standardsTrack and communicate quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunitiesYou Have10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, or Test Automation4+ years of QA leadership or management experienceExperience building and scaling automation frameworksExpertise with tools such as:PlaywrightExperience testing APIs, integrations, and distributed systemsExperience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelinesStrong understanding of shift‑left testing practices and contemporary SDLC workflowsExperience working closely with Engineering and Product teams in Agile environmentsHands‑on experience leveraging modern AI engineering tools and workflows, including ClaudeCode, AI skills frameworks, agents, and collaborative AI coworker models to improve developer productivity, automation generation, test strategy,



and quality engineering workflowsStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teamsNice to HaveExperience with Maestro or Detox for mobile automationExperience with CypressExperience with AppiumExperience with Postman/NewmanExperience with contract testing and service virtualizationExperience with observability platforms such as DatadogExperience with visual regression testingExperience in payroll, fintech, ERP, or regulated environmentsExperience testing OCR or document processing workflowsWhy Join UsThis is an opportunity to help shape the future of Quality Engineering at Cast & Crew. You will help drive a shift‑left engineering culture, modernize testing practices, improve developer productivity, and build scalable quality solutions that support products used across the entertainment industry worldwide.Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job‑related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non‑discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.CA ResidentsYour personal information may be collected in connection with certain services provided by Cast & Crew or its affiliated companies. A summary of your California privacy rights can be found at: https://www.Castandcrew.Com/privacy-policy/Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for this position is: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Qa Manager - $120,000 - $150,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cast & Crew
📍 Winnipeg