Principal QA Consultant - Auckland or Wellington
Auckland • Full-time
We are looking for an epic Principal QA Consultant at Alphero. Someone who is not just well grounded in best practice QA methods and approaches for testing digital products in the here-and-now; but is super excited about the new challenges for quality as we move into a world where AI and humans co-create digital experiences. Someone who is deeply curious, with deep experience with digital, and who embraces the opportunity to invent completely new ways to ensure quality when traditional test cases (and approaches) may no longer apply.
In this role, you'll lead our quality and testing practice, define modern testing strategies for our most complex digital programmes, and shape what “good” looks like in a future where validation frameworks replace static scripts, and quality is as much about trust and ethics as it is about bugs and breakpoints. If you’re ready to lead, to be hands-on when it matters, and to shape the future of testing with us— we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll focus on:
Set the direction for quality at Alphero - Lead our QA practice and ensure we stay ahead of what “quality” means in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Collaborate with our wonderful designers and fab devs to define and evolve (together) Alphero’s approach to quality across digital products, platforms, and AI-driven experiences.
Design and lead innovative test strategies - Craft innovative testing strategies approaches for our most complex clients and programmes—from large-scale transactional platforms to experimental AI-driven products. Be prepared to take on hands-on QA/Test Lead role yourself for some key clients.
Grow and mentor our QA specialists - Inspire, coach, and grow our team of testers and QA engineers in partnership with our Development Director. Lead by example, stay curious, and help the team thrive in a world of constant change. Foster a culture where quality is owned by everyone.
Benefits
Built with balance
Flexibility around hours and the option for hybrid working with a day or two WFH a week. Plus three months paid parental leave for the primary carer, two weeks for secondary. And everyone gets a day off on their birthday!
Great pay and perks
Competitive salaries that keep up with the market and are regularly reviewed, a fancy new phone and account plan after three months, and the latest tools and tech to help you nail your job.
Getting to grow
Lots of opportunities for in-house mentoring, peer-to-peer learning as well as an all-team Te Ao Māori programme, accessibility training and the option to attend external courses and conferences.
Wellbeing matters
A kind and inclusive culture that prioritises mental and physical wellbeing, with counselling services available and wellness leave as needed. Not to mention the discounted gym membership, fresh fruit and Fair Trade coffee.
Fun times
Movie nights, running groups, bake offs, table tennis championships, good old fashioned Friday night drinks… and an epic Christmas party come December. There’s always lots on if you’re feeling social.
Sweet spaces
Cool offices in great locos - Wellington CBD and Auckland CBD - with sit/stand desks, break out spaces and comfy couches. Bike in (we’ve got racks, showers and towels), bring your dog (we love dogs).