VP, QA & Automation

Storable is seeking a Vice President of QA & Automation to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of quality across our global software development lifecycle. This senior leader will ensure that quality outcomes, automation-first practices, and risk reduction are embedded into every stage of product delivery, from concept through release.

As a VP-level executive, you will define Storable's quality vision, build scalable automation frameworks, and partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations to ensure we deliver robust, secure, and high-performing solutions across storage, marine, and RV & camping verticals. You'll drive a culture of "quality is everyone's responsibility" while ensuring dedicated QA expertise, tools, and processes set the highest bar for our industry.

What You'll Do Everyday

• Define and execute the enterprise QA strategy aligned with Storable's SDLC and business goals.
• Establish a "shift-left" testing mindset, embedding quality practices early in design and development.
• Serve as the executive owner for quality outcomes across all verticals and product lines.

• Build and scale automation frameworks for regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines include robust test coverage and quality gates.
• Partner with DevOps and Engineering to implement test data management, monitoring, and observability practices.
• Introduce tools and metrics that make quality transparent and actionable across distributed teams.

• Oversee functional, non-functional, performance, and security testing across all releases.
• Define and enforce standards for release readiness, defect management, and incident response.
• Lead root cause analysis for critical issues and ensure systemic fixes, not just patchwork.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Client Success, and Operations to align on requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Act as a strong advocate for the end customer, ensuring products meet usability, reliability, and compliance expectations.

• Build and lead a high-performing global QA and automation team across the US, India, and other hubs.
• Recruit top talent, foster an inclusive and innovative environment, and provide mentorship and professional development.

• Define and report key quality metrics (e.g., defect density, automation coverage, release confidence scores).
Use data to identify trends, improve processes, and continuously elevate product reliability.

What You Need to Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in software engineering or QA roles, with at least 7+ years leading large-scale QA/automation teams.
• Proven track record of defining and implementing automation-first QA strategies in SaaS environments.
• Expertise in CI/CD, cloud-native testing strategies (AWS preferred), and automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.).
• Experience with performance testing, security testing, and observability practices.
• Strong communication and executive presence, able to influence at ELT and Board level.
• Demonstrated ability to scale global QA teams, mentor senior leaders, and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Data-driven decision maker with the ability to translate technical outcomes into business impact.
• Hands-on technical depth (coding, automation, cloud infrastructure) preferred to complement leadership.