Senior QA Manager

Job title: Senior QA Manager 

Location: Melbourne 

Part time available?: Yes

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + Superannuation

Team: Engineering

Kaluza reimagines energy to bring net-zero within everyone’s reach. The Kaluza Platform enables energy utilities to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all. 

From automating and simplifying core operations including billing to create a lower-cost, higher-engagement experience, to optimising energy usage across smart devices in the home, we turn tough challenges into win-win-win outcomes for customers, suppliers and the energy system. 

We champion a flexible, hybrid work approach and we find that teams often benefit from coming together in the office at least 2-3 days a week to foster connection and accelerate progress.  Outside of these collaborative opportunities, we aim to be as flexible as possible to balance work with life. As a company we come together annually for our conference and end of year celebrations! 

Our goal is to build a self-sufficient and empowered team here on the ground in Australia. We’re well on our way, but until we get there we still have some reliances on our UK team. Being comfortable working flexibly for a portion of your working week to cover time zones is required. 

What will I be doing?

We’re seeking an experienced Senior QA Manager for Kaluza,  who will collaborate closely with product delivery teams, programme implementation teams  and  our clients. As a Senior QA Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing, developing and implementing QA strategies, and ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality. This role is key to delivering change for Kaluza clients and ensuring the quality strategy is followed for all product deliveries. As a client focused member of the  Kaluza Quality team you will be comfortable in all aspects of commercial and technical communications  with  senior management.

About You 

Ideally you’ll have/be

• Experience in leading test or quality teams

• Strong knowledge of QA strategies, processes, and methodologies 

• Know how to define and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various software applications 

• Experience in collaborating with clients on quality delivery plans

• Be comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and client support, to ensure quality standards are met  

• A strong communicator with all levels of management including client engagement 

• A commitment to mentoring  QA  specialists 

• Someone who is adept as risk management 

• Focused on continuous improvement in quality process

What will set you apart 

• A strong communicator, in verbal and written English.

• Negotiating and influencing skills.

• The ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal.

• A history of delivery and governance in technology

Kaluza Values

Here at Kaluza we have five core values that guide us as a business: 

We’re on a mission, We build together, We’re inclusive, We get it done, We communicate with purpose.

Our values are not words on a wall — they are at the heart of our culture. They are how we make decisions and how we treat each other. They are concrete and clear, and reflect what we as people, and as a business, really care about.

Kaluza’s vision is to power a world where net-zero is within everyone’s reach. Would you be interested in joining us to help achieve this?

From us you’ll get

Currently, from day one, you will get:

• Progressive leave policies - including leave dedicated to the moments that matter to you the most

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Dedicated personal learning and home office budgets

• Flexible working — we trust you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle

• 26 days holiday 

We want the best people

We’re keen to meet people from all walks of life — our view is that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. But if you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we'd still love to hear from you.

Find out more about working in Kaluza on our careers page and LinkedIn.