Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
Job Description
OVERVIEW
CoStar delivers real-time, verified commercial real estate data that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart choices ahead of competitors. By combining the power of CoStar's independent research organization – the industry's largest – with global data delivery, software, and application solutions, clients can act on opportunities with confidence.
Our team is responsible for the development of CoStar's customer-facing Real Estate Analytics products. We think big, creating innovative data-intensive applications that take the vast amount of data collected by our CoStar Research teams to create a fast, reliable, and intuitive analytics platform for our customers. We are a collaborative software development group working to create the future of Real Estate Analytics.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance to join the team and take full ownership in ensuring that the software products we deliver meet our high standards of quality and reliability. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in quality assurance practices, managing and scaling high performing teams, and a strong understanding of technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and report on a comprehensive QA strategy for testing data driven applications, aligning with company goals and industry best practices.
Lead, mentor, and manage a growing team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and excellence.
Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of testing activities, including functional, performance, and stability tests.
Drive the adoption of new QA methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify potential risks in the software development lifecycle and work to mitigate them.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business stakeholders, to ensure quality standards are met.
Develop and implement a test automation strategy to increase testing efficiency and coverage.
Act as the advocate for the customer within the development process, ensuring that customer needs and expectations are understood and met. This can include analyzing customer feedback to inform testing priorities and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including SOC
Become an expert in the products we are building and how they fit into the broader CoStar product platform.
Collaborate with Development and DevOps leaders to oversee the regular release of our work to production.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related field.
8+ years of hands-on Software Quality Assurance experience, testing large, complex web applications.
An additional 5+ years of experience leading multiple Software Quality Assurance teams.
Experience driving adoption of Software Quality Assurance best practices across various teams and roles.
Knowledge of test automation tools and technologies, and how to effectively leverage them in your overall testing strategy.
Track record of successful collaboration with software development teams in an agile environment
Detail-oriented, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, including the ability to hire and retain high-performance Software Quality Assurance professionals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Skill with programming languages such as C# or Python are a plus.
Hands on experience building test automation solutions is a plus.
Experience managing managers is a plus.
Experience testing financial software systems.
Experience working on a software platform with a SOC 2 certification.
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY
Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; Homes.com, the premier home for purchase resource for buyers, realtors, and owners ; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbJRnJ2sX0
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
This position offers a base salary range of $150,000 - $260,000, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous bonus and benefits plan.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing