Specialized Development QA Manager

At Growmodo, we help fast-growing companies by connecting them with global talent while supporting the careers of creative and tech professionals. We're driven by growth, strong relationships, and a passion for delivering a “wow” experience daily. We're looking for a **Development Quality Assurance Manager** who shares our passion.

**The Role**:
**Working Hours**:Mondays - Fridays,
6AM-3PM Central European Time
1PM-10PM Asia/Manila
11PM-8AM Central Standard Time

The **Development QA Manager** will focus on ensuring high-quality outcomes across all development tasks within their specialization (Webflow, WordPress, or Shopify). This role involves mentoring developers, developing and refining processes, improving turnaround times, and fostering a culture of self-sustainability among the team. The QA Manager will oversee 10-15 developers and conduct at least two QA cycles daily. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our development team produces high-quality work consistently, meets project deadlines, and grows into a self-reliant, high-performing team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Quality Assurance**
- Perform two QA cycles daily (before and after lunch), thoroughly reviewing all development deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards, client requirements, and platform best practices.
- Provide detailed feedback to developers, focusing on actionable insights for improvement.
- Establish and maintain QA checklists and documentation tailored to the specific platform (Webflow, WP, or Shopify).
- Ensure consistent adherence to coding standards, design integrity, and responsive functionality.
- ** Mentorship and Team Development**
- Act as a mentor for developers, guiding them to improve technical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and efficiency.
- Conduct regular 1:1 check-ins with developers to provide feedback, address challenges, and support professional growth.
- Develop and deliver training sessions to improve developers’ expertise in their respective platforms and ensure they stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
- Encourage developers to become self-sustainable by teaching troubleshooting skills and decision-making frameworks.
- ** Process Improvement**
- Develop and refine workflows to improve the quality and efficiency of development tasks.
- Identify recurring issues or inefficiencies and propose scalable solutions to prevent them.
- Implement systems for tracking QA trends, common issues, and developer performance over time.
- Collaborate with the operations and project management teams to streamline communication and task handoffs.
- ** Reporting and Communication**
- Regularly communicate QA trends, team performance metrics, and actionable insights to leadership.
- Provide clear guidance to project managers and clients about quality expectations and improvements.
- Document best practices, lessons learned, and evolving guidelines for development tasks.
- ** Leadership and Advocacy**
- Foster a positive, growth-oriented team culture.
- Encourage and support innovation within the team to improve processes and outcomes.
- Act as the primary advocate for quality and technical excellence in all development projects.

**Key Metrics for Success**
- **Quality Metrics**:Reduction in errors/bugs reported post-delivery.
- Adherence to platform-specific standards and guidelines.
- ** Developer Growth**:Improvement in developer self-sufficiency and reduced need for QA interventions over time.
- Positive feedback from developers on mentorship and training effectiveness.
- ** Turnaround Time**:Decrease in average task completion time without compromising quality.
- ** Process Adherence**:Consistent use of documented workflows and QA processes.

**Must-Haves**:

- ** Technical Expertise**:In-depth knowledge of the specialized platform (Webflow, WordPress, or Shopify).
- Strong understanding of front-end development, responsive design, and web performance optimization.
- ** Leadership Skills**:Proven experience mentoring and managing development teams.
- Ability to inspire and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- ** Analytical Skills**:Sharp attention to detail with a knack for identifying root causes of issues.
- Ability to develop and refine QA processes to suit dynamic workflows.
- ** Communication Skills**:Excellent ability to provide constructive feedback.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- ** Problem-Solving**:Proactive approach to addressing technical and team challenges.
- Resourcefulness in identifying training needs and implementing solutions.

**Nice-to-Haves**:

- **UI/UX Design Tools**: Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to work closely with designers to translate mockups into functional code.
- ** Soft Skills**: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience leading or mentoring junior developers. Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

**Why You'll Love Working Here