Software QA Engineering Lead

We are Welbilt! We design, manufacture, and supply the best-in-class commercial food and beverage equipment for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software QA Engineering Lead to oversee the quality assurance efforts across the KitchenConnect Cloud Platform. In this role, you will lead a team of QA engineers, define testing strategies, ensure robust automation frameworks, and uphold the delivery of high-quality software.

This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering for KitchenConnect and will be based just outside of Tampa Bay in New Port Richey, FL. Local candidates are preferred and may work a hybrid schedule. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Leadership and Team Management
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Allocate resources, define team goals, and monitor performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate QA processes into the development pipeline.
• Quality Assurance Strategy
  • Define and implement QA strategies, policies, and best practices to ensure product reliability.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Oversee functional, performance, security, and regression testing activities.
• Automation and Tools
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
  • Identify, implement, and manage QA tools to streamline testing efforts.
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous feedback.
• Testing and Process Optimization
  • Independently conduct device testing and validate features for production deployments.
  • Collaborate on device integration testing with team members.
  • Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and product reliability.
• Reporting and Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor, track, and promptly resolve QA issues and bugs.
  • Provide regular updates on QA progress, risks, and product quality to leadership.
  • Stay current with industry trends and integrate innovative QA methodologies.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Quality Assurance Strategy
• Automation and Tools
• Testing and Process Optimization
• Reporting and Continuous Improvement

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in software QA – hands-on testing; manual and automation, with at least 3+ years in a lead role.
• 5+ years of strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• 5+ years of experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.
• 5+ years’ experience working on testing cloud applications hosted as AWS or Azure.
• 5+ years of experience in working in agile development framework.
• 3+ years of experience in source code management tools such as GitHub and Azure DevOps.
• 3+ years of exp in tools like VS code, Workbench, postman, swagger UI, Chrome developer tools, JMeter.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate technical concepts.
• Ability to think critically and independently to make informed decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Normal office work environment.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Travel up to 5% of the time.

OUR BENEFITS:

We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That’s why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more…

Welbilt, Inc., an Ali Group company, provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Welbilt’s portfolio of best-in-class brands include Cleveland™, Coffee Queen®, Convotherm®, Crem®, Crystal Tips®, Dean®, Delfield®, Expobar®, Fabristeel®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Inducs®, Koldtech®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, McCann’s™, Merco®, Merrychef®, Multiplex®, RDI®, SerVend™, Spengler®, SunFire® and U.S. Range™. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloud-based digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups, and manufacturers' representatives in over 100 countries.

For more company information, visit www.welbilt.com. To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.careers.welbilt.com.

Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.