R&D Team Lead, QA Software Products

About the Job 

We are looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to lead our R&D team based in Hamburg, Germany. Our team focuses on the development of industry-leading tools used by professionals worldwide. 

Key products include: 

• Squish: A powerful tool for automating graphical user interface (GUI) testing across various platforms. 
• Coco: A comprehensive code coverage tool for multiple programming languages. 
• Test Center: A robust central server for managing and visualizing test results. 

This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation and make a significant impact on our world-class software solutions. 

You will 

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of skilled C++ software engineers, fostering their growth and development. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development and product management, to align priorities and planning. 
• Design, develop, and maintain Squish, our leading tool for automating GUI testing. 
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions within your team and across other teams. 
• Continuously enhance and expand our products by staying updated on the latest technologies, particularly in GUI automation. 
• Engage with customers to address bug reports and feature requests, ensuring our products meet their needs. 

About you 

• At least 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role 
• Proven experience in C++ is a must 
• Experience in developing test automation tools, particularly GUI automation, is highly desirable 
• Expereince in managing diverse teams is a must
• Knowledge Qt framework and scripting languages like JavaScript, Python, or Ruby is a plus 
• Skilled in articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Ability to facilitate clear and open communication within the team and across departments for effective collaboration
• Advanced English communication skills both verbal and written

What We Offer

• Public transportation ticket (Deutschland ticket)  
• 30 vacation days per year 
• Flexible hours that focus on work/life balance 
• Hybrid workstyle (2 times a week in the office)
• Mobile phone and subscription 
• Language learning platform (Babbel) 
• Auntie Program subscription 
• A friendly, diverse, and sociable workplace  
• Great colleagues from all over the world 

Be yourself at Qt 

At Qt, we appreciate the individual differences of our employees and aim to promote diversity through all our practices. We provide a workplace that generates equal opportunities regardless of gender, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, and any other factors. We have unique products, but our people make us exceptional. We strongly encourage people from all groups to apply – we welcome you as you are. 

We would like to know more about you. Tell us about your skills, strengths, and knowledge, but even more importantly about yourself. 

About Qt 

Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company, trusted by industry leaders and over 1.5 million developers worldwide to create applications and smart devices that users love. We help our customers to increase productivity through the entire product development lifecycle - from UI design and software development to quality management and deployment. 

Our customers are in more than 70 different industries in over 180 countries. Qt Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and employs over 750 people globally. To learn more, visit www.qt.io