Quality Engineering and Automation Lead

Job Responsibility:

Knowledgehook is on a mission to empower the problem-solvers of tomorrow. We are preparing the next generation of learners to create an incredible future. We have a math education brand with a passionate fan-base and are creating a purpose-driven team who loves to collaborate and solve problems with solutions that break new ground. To help our company move to the next level and enable us to build an even more compelling education experience, we are looking for a Lead Quality Engineering and Automation.

We're looking for an experienced quality engineering leader to own our high standard of excellence of the Knowledgehook platform, partnering with colleagues in design and product management to lead quality assurance through manual testing and software automation in order to support world class learning experiences for learners everywhere.

What you will be doing

• Implement an E2E Automation Testing framework from the ground up
• Though mostly a technical lead role, you'll also manage a small team of Quality Engineers
• In this role you will build, enable, empower, and develop a team of deeply-motivated, diverse, outstanding engineers
• You will partner with other engineering leaders to make sure our product architecture, performance, and quality meet the needs of our users, and that our engineers are empowered and supported with tools and processes to efficiently deliver amazing user experiences
• You are an accomplished and respected technical leader, a collaborative problem-solver, and you help align vision across the organization
• You are passionate about delivering great learning experiences and will dive into deeply understanding pedagogy to help develop an additive point of view
• Quality engineering managers at Knowledgehook are close to the code and thrive in a technical environment.

What you need to succeed

• A desire to change the world
• At least 6 years of experience as a software developer, or a quality automation engineer
• At least 3 years in a QE lead position
• An outstanding track record of delivering results
• Familiarity with and a track record of using effective product development processes that you can teach
• The ability to motivate and drive a talented, creative, and technical team
• Experience managing a remote team
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written — we are a remote team and communication is critical
• To command technical respect — you can dive into technical discussions and deeply understand and influence the decision making process

• To excel at giving and receiving feedback

• Experience with usage of AI in testing a nice to have

We strive to build using technology that is best suited to solving problems for our learners. Currently, we build with Angular, C#, Nodejs, and SQL Server, and we adopt new technologies when they'll help us better achieve our goals. At Knowledgehook, we believe that we never stop learning, so don't worry if you're not familiar with the above list! If you understand Bubble Sort but would question implementing it then you've come to the right place.

What's in it for you

• Be part of a transformational organization! The Ed-Tech industry has a direct impact on the education system, empowering students and families with innovative tools and resources to enhance learning outcomes. As an Ed-Tech company, we are revolutionizing the way children learn math and tackling math phobia.
• Join a winning team! This is a unique opportunity to be part of a thriving team and develop your skills and knowledge. While the journey may be challenging, it will also be immensely rewarding.
• Join a welcoming and supportive community! Our team is a tight-knit group of individuals who share a common passion for our work, and we collaborate closely to achieve our objectives, creating an intimate and caring community.
• Competitive Total rewards! Our Total Rewards package aligns with industry standards:
• We offer a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
• We have a generous paid time off program that includes both vacation and personal days.
• We embrace a hybrid work environment, empowering you to thrive with the flexibility of remote and in-office collaboration.

About Us

Knowledgehook, a leading educational technology company, empowers over 450,000 teachers and parents to collaboratively support the mathematics learning journey of over 5 million students worldwide. Winner of Google's Game Changer Award and named Top Disruptor by BNN, its platform analyzes student understanding through engaging assessments, providing real-time personalized solutions to close learning gaps between classroom teaching and at-home learning. Designed by leading numeracy and research experts, Knowledgehook's Instructional Guidance System is known for reinventing how online technology supports education and educators, while developing students into problem solvers of tomorrow by giving them a love of learning, today.

How to Apply

Does this position sound like a good fit? If so, please Apply here with your updated resume. As part of the recruitment process we require references, and Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Knowledgehook Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.