Enterprise QA Lead

Quality Assurance
Athens, Thessaloniki
Posted 4 weeks ago

We are DEUS EX MACHINA, a technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and analytics. Our client roster includes Fortune 100 organizations and startups. At DEUS EX MACHINA, we strive to develop solutions that make a positive impact. We are also passionate about building innovative solutions that empower our clients to succeed and grow. At the core of our successful track record are our people, our commitment to client success, and our desire to make an impact through a creative, focused, and collaborative mentality.

We are currently looking for an experienced Enterprise Quality Assurance Lead to be part of our Leadership team and drive the development of our enterprise QA procedures, systems and strategies. As one of the company’s leaders, you will work closely with the CTO and other leads to establish the company’s QA system, and ensure alignment with the business goals.

You will also lead a team of QA professionals, ensuring that our bioinformatics tools, platforms and services meet established quality standards and customer requirements.

What your daily life will look like:

  • Provide leadership, guidance and performance feedback to the QA team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement QA strategies, policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Drive the Manual and Automation test strategy, scripts, and framework focusing on test architecture, re-usability, stability, performance, scalability, and related Quality/team metrics.
  • Design, implement, and execute test plans and validation protocols for bioinformatics, data, software development and databases.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test cases and test scripts.
  • Conduct regular audits of processes, tools and standards, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Identify potential risks and provide resolutions and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, and best quality assurance practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leads and teams to integrate quality into all aspects of the development process.
  • Conduct training sessions to enhance the awareness and skills of Quality Assurance standards across the organization.

Your profile: 

  • 10+ years of industry experience in a similar role with a track record of implementing successful QA strategies and leading QA teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer engineering, Computer Science or other related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with cutting-edge QA methods, including AI-driven approaches.
  • Certifications such as Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Lean, or other similar quality management certifications are highly desirable.
  • Certification in a recognized quality system (e.g., ISO 9001).
  • Proficiency with API testing tools, QA methodologies, and  performance testing
  • Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, R), Linux shell scripting, version control and python testing frameworks.
  • Familiarity with High-Performance Computing and cloud computing systems.
  • Knowledge of bioinformatics and biology.
  • Understanding of bioinformatics methodologies, algorithms, genomics, and molecular biology principles.
  • Experience in testing bioinformatics software, databases, and pipelines; experience with tools such as BLAST, NCBI databases etc.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) relevant to bioinformatics data analysis and management.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

What is it like to work with us:

DEUS EX MACHINA will provide you with resources and advanced tools necessary to deliver best-in-class results for our clients, in a workplace that inspires collaboration and creativity. Our people are the most important asset and we always strive for providing them with a good working-life balance. What to expect working at DEUS:

  • Competitive compensation packages based on qualifications.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • ​Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Private​ life &​ health insurance
  • Room to experiment, learn and have fun
  • Peers with big smiles and fascinating ideas
  • A multi-disciplinary​, multi-national​ team that values trust and autonomy.

If you like the description above, we are looking forward to receiving your application. Please apply with your latest CV in English.

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