QA & Release Manager

The QA & Release Manager, or Quality Assurance and Version Management Manager, is responsible for ensuring the quality of the software by overseeing the testing processes and ensuring effective version management for the delivery of products or updates.

• Define and implement quality assurance strategies for software projects.
• Supervise test teams, ensuring compliance with standards and requirements.
• Plan and coordinate test phases, including functional testing, integration testing, and performance testing.
• Evaluate the quality of code and deliverables throughout the development cycle
• Coordinate deployments and releases in collaboration with development and operations teams.
• Implement version management procedures to ensure stable and reliable delivery of software products.

• Solid expertise in software quality assurance and version management.
• Excellent project management skills to coordinate test phases and deployments.
• Technical skills to understand aspects of software development.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues related to software quality.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Experienced QA & Release Managers can progress to higher management positions, such as Quality Assurance Director, Engineering Director, or even Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Some also choose to specialize more in specific areas of quality assurance, such as test automation or software security. With the growing focus on software quality and effective version management, QA & Release Managers have promising career prospects in the field of software development.

The salary of a QA & Release Manager can vary depending on the size of the company, the industry, the experience of the professional and the geographical location. In general, the annual salary for a QA & Release Manager can be between 70,000 and 120,000 euros.