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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Our Product Development and QA organization spans across various products, serving a wide range of customers worldwide. Every project you undertake with us contributes to Workday's outstanding culture, core values, and dedication to excellence. We're proud to have received numerous awards and accolades for our products, outstanding workplace culture, and commitment to sustainability. With your talent, we continue to lead the way in cloud technology and make a difference in the lives of our customers worldwide!

About the Role

At Workday, our Product Test Automation team stands at the forefront of ensuring an unparalleled customer experience through the continuous delivery of new features and enhanced functionalities. We are deeply committed to quality in everything we do.

As a Sr Director of Quality Engineering, you will be at the helm of a team of skilled Test Automation Engineers, guiding them in the relentless pursuit of excellence across Workday's suite of Applications.

Collaborating closely with leaders in Development, Product Management, and Quality Assurance, you will spearhead the planning, design, and execution of automation testing strategies. Your role will be pivotal in championing efficient processes and methodologies that drive the seamless integration of quality into every facet of our products.

Responsibilities:

Lead and Inspire: Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of quality and automation engineers. Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Define the Vision: Develop and implement a long-term strategy for Quality Engineering that aligns with our product roadmap and business objectives. Champion a well-rounded view of quality that includes functionality, performance, security, and reliability.
Embed Quality: Partner closely with leaders across Product Engineering to embed quality principles and practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation to production.
Drive Technical Excellence: Guide the architectural direction of our test automation frameworks and infrastructure. Promote the adoption of modern tools and techniques that enable development teams to test their code efficiently and effectively.
Champion Data-Driven Quality: Define and analyze key quality metrics (KQIs) to provide clear, actionable insights into product quality and the health of our engineering processes. Use this data to guide strategic decisions and investment.
Operational Leadership: Own the budget, resource planning, and operational execution for the Quality Engineering department.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years experience in Software Quality with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director level or above) managing managers and individual contributors.
Deep knowledge of test automation architecture, modern CI/CD practices, and a variety of testing methodologies (e.g., unit, integration, E2E, performance, security).
Experience running engineering and software teams that build tools, libraries and frameworks.
Experience with cloud platforms.
Strategic approach - demonstrated ability to think and implement a strategic roadmap for a function.

Other Qualifications:

"Shift left" experience, implementing strategies that empower developers.
A passion for coaching, mentorship, and developing talent. You have a track record of building inclusive, highly engaged, and effective teams.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

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Sr. Director Quality Engineering

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