At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.
Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.
About Us:
At F5, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of technology and deliver innovative solutions that transform industries. As a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Web Application and API Protection Enterprise Platforms, we’re building the next generation of cutting-edge products that rely on advanced networking, distributed architectures, and complex systems. If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and leadership, we’d love to have you join our growing team.
We are currently looking for a Senior Manager in Test to take a hands-on role in driving the quality and excellence of our products. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled leader with a deep technical background in software testing and development to make an impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing test engineering team. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.
Test Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement test strategies and processes across multiple product lines. Ensure comprehensive testing through the entire software development life cycle, from design through deployment.
Hands-On Technical Leadership: Be directly involved in hands-on test design, test execution, and automation, while maintaining a strategic view of long-term testing goals and initiatives. Lead by example, with a strong focus on code quality and test automation practices.
Innovation & Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and introduce new testing methodologies, tools, and technologies. Promote innovation in test practices and be a champion for cutting-edge testing approaches (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks etc.).
Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with development, product management, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of testing throughout the development process. Communicate testing results, risks, and issues effectively with all stakeholders.
Technical Expertise: Apply your deep technical knowledge of C/C++, networking protocols, and distributed architectures to design and implement tests that ensure robust, scalable, and reliable systems.
Key Qualifications:
Experience: 15+ years in software testing, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role. Strong experience guiding teams through the software test life cycle, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products.
Technical Skills:
Programming: Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
Networking: Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, etc.).
Distributed Systems: Hands-on experience testing and ensuring the reliability of distributed and cloud-based architectures.
Test Automation: Familiarity with test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and modern test tools.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse teams, balancing hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities. Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Passion for Innovation: A forward-thinking mindset, with a constant drive to stay at the cutting edge of technology. Enthusiasm for adopting and promoting best practices in software testing.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Why Join Us?
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on innovative projects using the latest tools, technologies, and platforms.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, growth-focused environment that values continuous learning.
Impact: Your leadership will directly shape the quality and success of products used by millions of people.
Growth Opportunities: Take on new challenges, expand your skill set, and grow with us.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic, forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you're passionate about this role.
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