QA Manager

Linde Material Handling is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services. As an innovation leader, we deliver progressive products and tailored solutions, which meet all individual requirements that an application or company may have.\uD83D\uDCBBAdvanced products and solutions require increasingly digitized systems.The Digital Hub is the place where new solutions are developed from idea to prototype and then incorporated into products. We combine methods such as design thinking and agile application development with cutting-edge digital technologies.\uD83C\uDF0DIf you want to be part of keeping the world moving, this is the right place.Our culture is driven by our corporate values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage and Excellence.• Invent digital applications from scratch• Solve customer problems with the latest technology• Have freedom to innovate and make a difference• Bring product ideas to the customer to perfect them to the smallest detailBecome part of the team\uD83E\uDD1DWe offer: What we offer: Attractive remuneration based on your experience, skills and development.The opportunity to participate in the international projects and a significant influence on company IT development. Work in a high-tech environment with 5 hubs in Europehigh-impact leadership role combining strategy, execution, and people development.Opportunity to shape QA practices at scale within a SAFe environment.The opportunity to work in the fast growing worldwide companyExtensive trainings in your area of responsibility. Professional growth opportunities in both technical and leadership tracks.Dfactory Building (Zona Franca of Barcelona)60% of the workday in Home Office (Modern Office in Barcelona)Flexible hours and intensive Friday scheduleSeasonal fruit in the officePrivate health insuranceFood AllowanceCommitted to Diversity and Society: Support for employees with children with disabilities.We are looking for you Tasks and Qualifications: About the Role As a QA Manager, you will take on a multi-faceted role that blends hands-on testing, strategic leadership, and people development. You will be instrumental in driving quality across our Agile Release Train (ART) while also acting as the dedicated QA for our Safety Analytics team and leading our QA chapter in Barcelona.This position combines three key dimensions:1. Individual Contributor (Safety Analytics Team) - Act as the team's dedicated QA, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our flagship safety & energy features through test design, automation, and validation.2. ART-Level QA Strategy Leadership - Define and own the quality strategy for the ART, in collaboration with the System Architect, setting standards, practices, and tooling to raise quality across all teams.3. Chapter Lead (People Manager) - Lead and mentor the local QA team in Barcelona (4 direct reports), focusing on career development, training, and building a strong community of practice.The exact balance between these responsibilities will be tailored to your profile and experience, but success in this role requires the ability to move seamlessly between execution, strategy, and leadership. Your Responsibilities 1. Hands-on QA Act as the dedicated QA engineer within the Safety Analytics team. Design, automate, and execute tests for safety & energy flagship features. Ensure product stability through exploratory, regression, performance, and security testing. Collaborate with developers and product owners to embed quality into every step of the development cycle. Own defect management, documentation, and continuous improvement for your team's QA practices. 2. ART-Level QA Strategy Leadership Define and evolve the ART-wide QA strategy in alignment with the System Architect. Establish and enforce standards, practices, and tools across distributed teams. Drive test automation, CI/CD integration, and performance testing to increase delivery speed and reliability. Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Developers to ensure quality is considered from concept to release. Continuously improve processes for defect prevention, traceability, and compliance. 3. Chapter Lead Responsibilities (Barcelona QA Team) Act as people manager for the local QA team (4 direct reports). Provide career development, coaching, and mentoring, supporting growth paths for junior and mid-level QAs. Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of new QA engineers. Foster a QA Community of Practice, ensuring consistency of methods, tools, and standards across teams. Conduct performance reviews and feedback sessions, promoting a culture of quality and collaboration. Important: You do not own your team's backlog or delivery - your focus is professional growth and excellence. Core Competencies Strategic QA Leadership - Experience defining and implementing QA strategies across multiple teams or ARTs. Hands-On Testing Expertise - Strong background in functional, regression, performance, and security testing. Test Automation & CI/CD - Proficiency with frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium) and integration into CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration & Influence - Ability to work cross-functionally with architects, product owners, and developers. People Leadership - Skilled at mentoring, career coaching, and building cohesive QA communities. Continuous Improvement Mindset - Passion for efficiency, innovation, and building a quality-first culture. Experience & Qualifications Work Experience: 7-10+ years in software QA, with a mix of hands-on testing and strategic leadership. Leadership: Previous experience as a QA Lead, Chapter Lead, or Manager with direct reports. Agile/SAFe Experience: Practical knowledge of Agile environments; SAFe experience is a strong plus. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Certifications: ISTQB or equivalent certifications are desirable. Language: Fluent English and Spanish are required (working language).