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KEV Group About KEV:

KEV Group is an enterprise SaaS company that provides an all-in-one activity fund management solution for K-12 schools. By seamlessly integrating and automating all fee management processes, our SchoolCash platform provides real-time visibility and control over how districts and schools create, collect, manage, track, and reconcile these funds. Parents benefit from an easy-to-use solution that offers convenience and supports all payment types. More than 26,000 schools across North America rely on our solutions to manage over $4 billion in activity funds annually. About KEV:

KEV Group is an enterprise SaaS company that provides an all-in-one activity fund management solution for K-12 schools. By seamlessly integrating and automating all fee management processes, our SchoolCash platform provides real-time visibility and control over how districts and schools create, collect, manage, track, and reconcile these funds. Parents benefit from an easy-to-use solution that offers convenience and supports all payment types. More than 26,000 schools across North America rely on our solutions to manage over $4 billion in activity funds annually.

The company is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Cambridge, ON and across the U.S., KEV is a portfolio company of Five Arrows. With over €10 billion of assets under management (AUM), the corporate private equity business of Five Arrows invests in companies with highly defensible market positions, strong management teams, and growth-based business models.

Why Join KEV?

Work in an industry that benefits children, parents and schools Do meaningful and purpose-driven work, and make a real impact Join a quickly growing organization with real opportunity for learning and growth Passionate and accessible leadership team that cares about people, personally and professionally Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in either our Toronto office)

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead with impact? We're looking for a dynamic and driven Director, Quality Assurance who thrives on empowering others and turning challenges into opportunities. In this role, you won't just manage people—you'll inspire them to achieve the highest quality for KEV's next generation of products. You'll be the heartbeat of the team, creating momentum, driving performance, and cultivating a space where creativity and accountability go hand in hand. If you're passionate about unlocking potential, influencing outcomes, and making meaningful change, this is your chance to take the lead.

Responsibilities:

Lead a high-performing, globally distributed team of QA analysts and automation engineers Build and enforce a culture of shift-left testing and team-wide quality ownership Develop a comprehensive quality strategy and align practices across product teams Oversee manual and automated testing initiatives, including CI/CD pipeline integration for faster, more reliable releases Improve the data management and configuration strategies across testing environments Define and govern standards for test case design, execution, traceability, and reporting Foster close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Product, Engineering, and Customer Support—to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle Define and refine key metrics to measure software quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction Coach and provide mentorship to drive professional growth among the team Champion test automation at scale and drive adoption of BDD practices Continuously improve software testing workflows to enhance delivery effectiveness Enforce compliance with security, accessibility, and regulatory standards to ensure enterprise-grade reliability Monitor production performance and spearhead post-release incident response and quality enhancement initiatives Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement through retrospectives, process refinement, and targeted training efforts Evaluate, implement, and maintain industry-leading testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestRail, Postman) to support robust automation and testing practices

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 7+ years of experience in software QA, including 5+ years in leadership roles Deep understanding of SaaS architectures, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies Experience with test management systems (Xray, Zephyr or Azure DevOps) Proven experience with automation tools (Playwright, Cucumber, Selenium or Cypress) Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) Strong leadership and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams Strong business acumen and the ability to align technical strategies with business objectives Exceptional problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making Exceptional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills A passion for continuous learning, self-improvement, and staying updated with the latest advancements in technology

We Offer:

Competitive salary Comprehensive health and dental benefits Professional development opportunities Continuing Education Great colleagues and collaboration

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.

KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with Human Resources or the hiring manager.

KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. Seniority level

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