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Director, Quality Engineering

MicroStrategy Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Feb 2, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Director of Quality Assurance (QA), leadership level

Stack / tools

  • Cloud-native architectures, microservices, containerized platforms

  • No-code / low-code test automation frameworks

  • CI/CD pipelines, test environment management, DevOps alignment

  • Data platforms and analytics: ETL/ELT, data ingestion, data warehouses (e.g., ClickHouse, Snowflake, BigQuery)

  • Performance testing tools and methodologies; data analytics testing, data quality validation

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Define and own end-to-end QA strategy (functional, non-functional, data quality) and establish metrics/KPIs

  • Build, mentor, and scale QA teams in Chennai; drive shift-left/right testing culture

  • Lead no-code/low-code test automation adoption, performance testing, and data platform testing; own release sign-off and risk communications with senior leadership

Must-have skills

  • Proven QA leadership with strategy, governance, and stakeholder management

  • Experience across SDLC QA, no-code/low-code automation, and CI/CD integration

  • Expertise in performance, load, and stress testing for large-scale distributed systems

  • Data quality, data validation, and testing of data pipelines, warehouses, and reporting

  • Collaboration with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Operations; strong communication

Nice-to-have skills

  • Experience with ClickHouse, Snowflake, BigQuery or similar data platforms

  • Automation tooling proficiency (scripting as needed), SQL proficiency, and data reconciliatio

Full Description

Company Description

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in how companies approach their treasury reserve strategy, boldly adopting Bitcoin as a key asset. This visionary move is reshaping the financial landscape and solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Four years after adopting the Bitcoin Standard, Strategy's stock has outperformed every company in the S&P 500. Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued. Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee, you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment Job Description We are looking for a Director of Quality Assurance to lead and scale our QA organization in Chennai. This role requires strong leadership in modern QA practices, including no-code / low-code test automation, performance and stress testing, and data analytics testing across complex, cloud-native platforms.

The ideal candidate will define QA strategy, drive quality transformation, and partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Platform teams—while operating in a hands-on, outcome-driven, work-from-office environment.

Key Responsibilities QA Strategy & Leadership Define and own the end-to-end QA strategy across functional, non-functional, and data quality testing. Build, mentor, and scale high-performing QA teams based in Chennai. Establish quality metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to measure product health and release readiness.ure across SDLC. Drive a shift-left and shift-right testing cult

No-Code / Low-Code Testing Lead adoption of no-code / zero-code test automation frameworks. Enable faster test creation and maintenance by reducing dependency on heavy scripting. Integrate no-code testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation.

Performance & Stress Testing Own performance, load, stress, and endurance testing strategy. Design and execute performance tests for large-scale, data-intensive and distributed systems. Analyze bottlenecks across application, database, messaging, and infrastructure layers. Partner with engineering teams to ensure performance SLAs/SLOs are met.

Data Analytics & Platform Testing

Lead testing for data platforms, including: Data ingestion and pipelines ETL/ELT workflows Data warehouses and analytical stores (e.g., ClickHouse, Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.) Validate data accuracy, consistency, reconciliation, and reporting correctness. Ensure data quality across batch and real-time analytics systems. Cloud & DevOps Alignment Collaborate with DevOps teams on test environment readiness, scalability, and reliability. Ensure QA practices align with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerized platforms. Embed quality gates into CI/CD and release pipelines. Stakeholder & Execution Management Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Operations leadership. Own release sign-off and go/no-go decisions from a quality standpoint. Communicate risks, trade-offs, and quality status clearly to senior leadership.

Note

  • Candidates will be required to complete a short online assessment as part of the selection process.

Please note: This role requires full-time work from the Strategy Chennai office.

Quality AssuranceTest AutomationPerformance TestingStress TestingData AnalyticsCloud-Native PlatformsCI/CD PipelinesData Quality TestingMentoringLeadershipData WarehousingETL WorkflowsCollaborationAgile MethodologiesMicroservicesContainerizationmulti-location

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