Manager, Quality Assurance

About PDAX At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology. As one of the first crypto firms in the Philippine market, we feel a sense of duty to our users and to the ecosystem to set the standard for safety, ease of access, and reliability. We expect our team to share in this responsibility and cherish our vision of a more open and equitable financial system. We are looking for new team members that are passionate about cryptocurrency, want to work in a disruptive, fast-growing industry, and thrive in a start-up environment. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to talk. General Responsibilities We are seeking a visionary and hands-on QA Manager to lead our Software Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will not just manage people; you will champion technical excellence, drive process optimization, and future-proof our QA practices. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise in functional and non-functional test automation with a passion for mentoring people and integrating modern AI-driven testing methodologies into our CI/CD pipelines. Core Responsibilities: 1. People Leadership, Training & Development Lead & Mentor: Manage, support, and inspire a growing team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Upskilling & Training: Design and execute training programs to elevate the team's technical capabilities, particularly shifting manual testers into automation-focused roles. Performance Management: Set clear KPIs, conduct regular performance reviews, and define career growth paths for team members. 2. Automation Strategy & Technical Governance End-to-End Automation: Define and drive the strategy for both Functional (UI, API, Integration) and Non-Functional (Performance Testing) test automation frameworks. CI/CD Integration: Seamlessly embed automated testing suites into our continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable true shift-left testing. Code Quality: Establish and enforce best practices for automation code reviews, maintainability, and scalability. 3. Process Improvement & AI Innovation Process Optimization: Analyze current QA workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement continuous process improvements to increase release velocity without sacrificing quality. AI-Driven Testing: Evaluate, adopt, and train the team on AI-powered QA tools (e.g., AI-assisted test generation, self-healing tests, predictive analytics) to optimize test coverage and efficiency. Metrics & Reporting: Define, track, and report on quality metrics (e.g., defect density, automation coverage, escape rate) to executive stakeholders. Qualifications Experience: 6+ years in Software Quality Engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a dedicated leadership or management role. Automation Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with web and mobile functional automation tools (e.g., RobotFramework, Playwright, Appium) and non-functional tools (e.g., K6, and Locust). DevOps & CI/CD: Strong working knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and cloud environments (AWS). AI Literacy: Proven interest or hands-on experience utilizing AI/LLM tools (like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or specialized AI-testing platforms) to accelerate test creation and analysis. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, a coaching-first mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams (Dev, Product, DevOps). Our Culture Communication We prioritize clear and transparent communication, ensuring that there is clarity among everyone we work with. We aim to have a collaborative environment, where innovative ideas in investment strategies are shared openly and constructively, driving the industry forward. Customer-focus We think about how our decisions impact our customers and ensure we provide the best experience that we can. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, constantly learning from and listening to them, and always striving to look out for what’s best for both sides. Commitment We always aim to do the right thing and to do the right thing, excellently. We take accountability seriously and uphold ourselves to high standards, ensuring that we execute with attention to detail. We are dedicated to the long-term success of our clients in the dynamic world of financial technology, maintaining integrity and professionalism in every aspect of our work.