Director of Quality and Reliability

We are looking for a seasoned leader to build and manage our Quality and Reliability domain, overseeing SRE and QA functions, and our 24/7 operational center. This pivotal role is essential for upholding the quality, robustness, and resilience of our SaaS solutions throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and while in use by our customers. By working collaboratively with developers, product managers, and other key stakeholders, this leader will drive initiatives that enhance quality, stability and resilience, prevent incidents, and facilitate the swift remediation of issues. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise and managerial skills and experience.

As the Director of Quality and Reliability, you will:

• Formulate and guide a comprehensive strategy for quality and reliability, in collaboration with stakeholders from R&D, Product, Support, and Customer Success, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and plans.
• Develop and enforce standards and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with Engineering to guarantee that our SaaS products are both high-quality and reliable.
• Implement standardized methods, tools, and automated processes to bolster platform and service reliability. This includes strategies for issue prevention, identification, and remediation, as well as practices for debriefing and correction.
• Establish and manage the SRE domain, which involves proactive monitoring, establishing fault tolerance, and formulating disaster recovery strategies. Additionally, execute tools and methods to elevate service and system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Design monitoring strategies and implement tools for proactive early detection and incident management. Produce "war room" playbooks for detailed monitoring routines and responsive incident management in both production and demonstration environments.
• Manage and mentor the SRE, NOC and QA teams spread across Israel and Ireland, establishing objectives and ensuring efficient and effective operations. Additionally, you will supervise the professional growth of both managers and staff within these teams.
• Oversee and elevate the quality and reliability of the company’s solutions consistently while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

You should apply if you have:

• 15 years of experience in the high-tech/SaaS industry in SRE and QA domains, with at least 5 years as a manager.
• A strong background in resilience engineering practices and principles, preferably in a SaaS context.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and best practices.
• The ability to lead cross-organization initiatives through collaboration, excellent project management skills, and change management practices.
• Knowledge and experience with different testing automation and monitoring frameworks and tools (an advantage).
• Experience with AWS cloud, Java, and Python.
• A high sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Hebrew expression.

What makes working at Gong unique? 

Here at Gong, we trust and empower our employees with ownership to solve complex problems, make the right decisions, and build the best products that create radical impact. We call this “Own. Solve. Impact.” 

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About us 

Gong transforms revenue organizations by driving business efficiency, revenue growth, and improved decision-making. The Revenue Intelligence Platform uses proprietary artificial intelligence technology to enable teams to capture, understand, and act on all customer interactions in a single, integrated platform. Thousands of companies around the world rely on Gong to support their go-to-market strategies and grow revenue efficiently.

Here at Gong, we encourage our employees to express their personality and identity (whether gender, ethnic, religious, or sexual), and we ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We follow a hybrid working model that combines working from home, on the go, or at the office. This allows us: flexibility, autonomy, positive work relationships, and effective work habits.

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