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Company Overviewu00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Shamrock Trading Corporation is the parent company of a family of brands in transportation services, finance, and technology. Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, Shamrock is frequently recognized among the u201CBest Places to Worku201D in Kansas City and Chicago and was most recently recognized as one of Americau2019s top 100 u201CMost Loved Workplacesu201D by Newsweek. We also have offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Laredo, Nashville, and Phoenix. Overland Park is a great place to live, work and play, being conveniently located within driving distance of everything Kansas City has to offer.u00A0 Housed within the heart of Overland Park, our offices include 4 gorgeous towers on the East and West sides of Metcalf Ave.u00A0 With a heavy community presence and a winning culture, Shamrock is a great place to work in Overland Park! u00A0 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 With an average annual revenue growth of 25% over several decades, Shamrocku2019s success is attributed to three key factors: hiring the best people, cultivating long-term relationships with our customers, and continually evolving in the marketplace.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0u00A0 Responsibilities u00A0 u00A0 Shamrock Trading Corporation is looking for a Director of Quality Assurance to lead our quality efforts across a modern agile organization. This position is responsible for the quality strategy and execution for software products supporting key business units under the Shamrock umbrella. Incumbents work closely with the Product team, Stakeholders, and other IT departments to coordinate quality assurance efforts within projects. You will play a leading role in managing the delivery of large cross-functional projects. This position will collaborate to define core quality assurance development objectives to deliver the best product with the most efficient use of company resources. You will actively mentor managers and members of the QA team, improving their skills, their knowledge of our systems, and their ability to get things done. u00A0 Leadership and mentoring to the quality assurance team, including both manual testing and automated testing. (50%) Responsible for the overall quality assurance platform design. Serves as an expert in all aspects of software quality assurance and the software testing life cycle. Define and scale a modern QA strategy and roadmap that aligns with an Agile and continuous delivery environment. Builds and maintains team culture across local and remote employees. Be an expert in the products developed by the development team and have a strong understanding of the software development life cycle. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Prototyping or planning POCs justifying new technologies. Actively leading the team in investigating and innovating modern technology solutions to solve business problems. Technical project management for multiple complex QA projects. (20%) Lead and organize QA Intake initiatives with the team across all Shamrock Technology. Consult on complex projects and is considered the top-level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Estimates and recommends project resource allocations to upper management. Delegates resources and coordinates testing responsibilities across multiple complex projects within many products. Oversee reporting to demonstrate the value of the QA team and identify bottlenecks in the testing process. Lead monthly summary meetings with senior stakeholders to communicate progress and align strategic priorities across initiatives. Consults with end users to test and debug applications to meet client needs Qualifications u00A0 u00A0 Bacheloru2019s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience 6+ yearsu2019 experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applications 5+ yearsu2019 experience of QA leadership experience with emphasis on automated testing Be able to thrive in an ambiguous environment u2013 where change is the only constant Detailed oriented to ensure that project success is paramount Strong verbal and communication skills Strong analytical skills and an out-of-the-box thinker Self-starter with the ability to work in a very fast-paced environment Be able to disagree yet align when dealing with different stakeholders Results-oriented with a strong customer focus Strong technical knowledge, with hands-on experience managing QA systems development in new computing architectures and environments; knowledge or relevant technology, tools, and middleware is critical Strong in both breadth and depth of experience with multiple programming languages and development techniques Benefits Package u00A0 u00A0 At Shamrock we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need to be successful. By investing in training and development, we hope to become a long-term career for employees, where there are always opportunities for advancement. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:u00A0 Medical: u00A0Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependentsu00A0 Work-Life Balance: u00A0Competitive PTO, paid leave policies and eligibility for work from home opportunities after an introductory periodu00A0 Financial: u00A0Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one yearu00A0 Wellness: u00A0Onsite gym, jogging trail and discounted membership to nearby fitness centeru00A0

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