Software QA Supervisor

Closing Date to Apply: June 5th 2026

Salary: $129,100 - $229,887 annually
Midpoint: $179,494 annually

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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Position Summary:

The Software Quality Supervisor leads a team of Software Test Engineers responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and quality of software products across development and implementation projects and activities. This role sets testing strategy, aligns quality practices with business needs, and provides technical and functional guidance to improve testing effectiveness. The supervisor oversees testing methodologies, automation practices, and leverages quality insights and metrics to drive improvements. This position also plays a key role in advancing the organization’s software quality standards, practices, and vision.

Essential Function:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Build, mentor, and develop a skilled technical team of Software Test Engineers, providing guidance on best practices, and fostering an environment of continuous learning, collaboration and professional growth.
• Drive a focused culture through performance targets, regular performance reviews, one-on-ones, and goal planning to propagate a positive team health and growth.
• Lead the execution of manual and automated tests, ensuring timely and efficient testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and generate reports for management on quality metrics, suggesting improvements and necessary actions to maintain or improve software quality and reliability.
• Provide functional and technical guidance, acting as a subject matter expert on testing systems and processes.
• Investigate reported Bugs and Issues, conduct root cause analyses, and lead the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Continually improve QA processes and strategies to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Coordinate on-going system enhancements to ensure systems remain accurate, reliable, secure, and effective.
• Ensure that systems and processes meet all necessary regulatory requirements and business specifications.
• Apply advanced knowledge of software testing methodologies, automation tools, defect tracking systems, and Agile/SDLC practices to design, execute, and improve test processes and frameworks.
• Lead and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing direction, building collaboration, and resolving issues with various stakeholders internal and external to Enterprise Technology.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritizing workloads, balancing resource needs, monitoring progress, and ensuring clear communication of expectations, risks, and outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
• Accept responsibility for the safety of all team members and model safe behaviors by:
  • Clearly defining and completing performance-focused safety activities required of you and your team.
  • Supporting work stoppages by employees when they identify unsafe/hazardous working conditions.
  • Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, software testing, quality engineering, or related information technology roles directly applicable to the position requirements, including at least one (1) year of experience leading people, projects, or cross-functional work in support of software development and implementation projects, solution upgrades, or system integrations.
• Successful completion of Orange and Blue University may be considered in lieu of up to two (2) years of required people leader experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in utility, public sector, or other highly regulated environments.
• Professional certifications in software quality, Agile, or project management (e.g. Certified Scrum Master, ISTQB Foundation or Test Management)
• Experience supporting Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience applying quality management systems, auditing practices, and quality assurance principles
• Experience managing high-risk, high-visibility projects from inception to completion.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into test cases
• Collaborative and team-oriented, fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Skilled in development of effective testing strategies that align with project objectives and quality goals
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, including test automation
• Management of testing resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within quality standards

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours

*applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.