Head of QA - Remote

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Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is a leader in risk and compliance solutions, providing insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights to clients across the globe. We’re here to help you make smarter decisions with insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights at every stage of your business and investment lifecycles. As markets fluctuate, regulations evolve and technology advances, we’re there. And through it all, we deliver confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter. 

We are looking for technical team members at all levels who want to push themselves to deliver best in market SaaS solutions. We offer a challenging environment where you will have to grow, adapt and use your skills consistently. Our customers rely on us in the moments that matter. Engineering delivers on that promise.

The Head of QA delivers results and is focused on execution by:

  • Owning and advancing the QA systems and processes for the organization.
  • Leading from the front on managing risk, handling trends, and implementing modern practices.
  • Coach and advocate on core testing principles around: functionality, reliability and usability.
  • Generating the vision for what the practices of testing are for the organization.
  • Being an active participant in all the product delivery process.
  • Building a matrixed team for success focused on winning for the firm and the team.
  • Setting and achieving difficult goals through motivation and execution.


Responsibilities

  • Take Responsibility. Lead the team through example and take an ownership stake in the product roadmap planning, execution and delivery.
  • Deliver working, operational, high quality software through QA consistently.
  • Principled. Create a focus inside the team to tightly align goals, concerns and engineering principles.
  • Management. Maintain team management structures for individuals, leads and career progression.
  • Efficient. Pride yourself on using what you have to the best of your abilities. Be it current talent, budget, software stack – make the most out of everything before starting over.
  • Scale Yourself. Generating quality and managing risk is not easy. This role requires multiplying your impact through operational problems, bugs, requirements and processes. Be willing to take this on yourself and create more versions of yourself to deliver.
  • Automate. Align to the idea of software testing software and don't build human silos.
  • Be flexible in your expectations, goals, and technology choice by adapting to change.
  • Challenges team members.
  • Recruit, train and build teams for success.


Qualifications

  • Strong leadership skills – ability to motivate people, instill accountability, perform under pressure and optimize the team's resources to attain the business goals.
  • Excellent knowledge of new technology trends and its applications for new products in the marketplace.
  • Excellent Knowledge of QA and Software Engineering Discipline, including hands-on knowledge of testing techniques, automation options, risk management and basic system engineering.
  • Strong verbal, presentation, and written communications skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years of experience leading QA or software product development teams.
  • 10+ years of QA or software development on revenue generating systems and applications with a record of success.


It is the policy of Donnelley Financial Solutions to select, place and manage all its employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, actual or perceived disability, veteran's status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status. 

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
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Location

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s financial district, we are steps from all Metra stations, good eats and entertainment.

An Insider's view of DFIN

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

The company culture that I love the most about Donnelley is the flexibility and work-life balance. Working in this role with my peers, my leadership team, and within my own team — everyone understands that you have other things to take care of outside of your work.

Aravinda

VP, IT Infrastructure & Operations

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

The new employee is paired up with one or two team members to accomplish their first set of tasks and collaboration is encouraged every step of the way. We have other meetings on a cadence and will break into smaller groups when it feels right. For local employees who thrive on face-to-face collaboration, we try to meet in-person when possible.

Gary

Engineering Manager

What makes someone successful on your team?

Active and honest listening – Contrary to the stereotypical, extroverted sales rep, some of my most effective and insightful client interactions are when I do the least amount of talking, and the most active listening. Client insight is exponentially easier to excavate when you stop “pitching” – and start listening.

Carey

Senior Sales Representative

What is your vision for the company?

Our business plan reflects the change in products DFIN is selling today versus what we sell in five years. DFIN today is a company that offers a lot of professional services that we added software to, but the goal is to become a SaaS company that has services to support it.

Stephen

SVP, Global Head of Engineering

What are DFIN Perks + Benefits

DFIN Benefits Overview

The world continues to change in ways we never expected, but there is one constant: your safety and well-being is a top priority, and DFIN has you covered with our benefits.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
We value a work / life balance at DFIN.
Remote work program
We have partial and fully remote opportunities at DFIN.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Wellness days
Unlimited PTO structure to support Wellness.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Family Medical Leave granted under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Hardship benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Employee parking available
Fitness stipend
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Apprenticeship programs

Additional Perks + Benefits

DFIN has implemented a Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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