Head, Quality Engineering

Head, Quality Engineering Virtual, USA Job: TECHNOLOGY Schedule: FULL_TIME Position Overview As the Head of Quality Engineering, you will lead the charge in ensuring the delivery of high-quality K12 assessment products across multiple platforms. This critical role requires a hands-on leader who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to create and execute a robust, scalable quality strategy tailored to the needs of the K12 assessment market. You will lead a dynamic team of quality managers and engineers, driving the implementation of automated and scalable quality assurance processes that enhance product reliability, accelerate delivery, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accessibility standards. This role will play a critical role in increasing release speed and enhancing software quality by coding and implementing test automation, performance testing, and improvements to the SDLC This role requires a blend of technical skills, leadership, and domain expertise to deliver exceptional assessment solutions for schools, districts, and state education agencies. You will lead a diverse team of quality engineers, including managers, employees, and contractors, working across multiple platforms and functional areas. Strategic Quality Leadership Develop and implement a quality assurance strategy aligned with the unique requirements of the K12 assessment industry, emphasizing automation, platform reliability, and user experience. Build a culture of quality excellence, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation. Hands-On Technical Contributions Code and contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks to enhance test coverage, increase release speed, and improve platform reliability. Oversee the integration of quality assurance processes into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless and efficient deployments. Operational and Functional Oversight • Manage performance testing to optimize software scalability and responsiveness, addressing the unique challenges of K12 assessment platforms. • Establish and track quality assurance metrics, providing actionable insights for product teams and leadership. • Collaborate with product management and development teams to ensure alignment on quality objectives, accessibility standards, and compliance requirements. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of quality engineers and managers, driving accountability and results. Build a diverse and inclusive team culture, fostering collaboration across functions and geographies. Risk Management and Issue Resolution Oversee defect tracking, ensuring prompt identification and resolution of issues through cross-functional collaboration. Identify and mitigate risks to product quality, including those related to accessibility, security, and compliance. Emerging Technology Integration Leverage AI and emerging technologies to drive efficiencies in testing, quality assurance, and assessment content delivery. Stay ahead of industry trends, implementing solutions that align with evolving market and customer needs. Who we are: At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected]. Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. #LI-REMOTE Apply Job!