The QA/Release Manager oversees the quality and stability of software releases, coordinating testing, version control, and deployment processes across teams.
About IP Fabric
About The RoleJoin a pioneering force in network automation!
At IP Fabric, we enable people to uncover the truth about their networks. Built by network professionals and industry experts, our innovative solutions are transforming how enterprises manage their networks. As a post-Series B company, we're expanding rapidly across Europe, the U.S., and beyond.
The QA/Release Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and stability of IP Fabric’s on-premises software releases. This role oversees the full release lifecycle — from testing and validation to packaging and delivery — ensuring each release meets the required quality standards. The position bridges QA, Engineering, and Product Management to coordinate version control, documentation, and readiness for customer delivery.
What You’ll Do Quality Assurance (QA)
What You'll Need - Create and maintain QA strategy and propagate it to the organisation by leading the QA guild.
- Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and automated test suites tailored for on-prem environments.
- Oversee functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Define and track QA metrics (e.g., defect density, test coverage, release validation success rate).
- Manage QA environments that simulate customer setups.
- Collaborate with developers to identify, document, and resolve defects.
- Continuously enhance QA processes, automation, and tooling.
- Own and manage the full release lifecycle — from build creation to final package delivery.
- Coordinate and verify versioning, packaging, and configuration consistency across releases.
- Validate upgrade paths, rollback procedures, and backward compatibility.
- Manage release documentation, changelogs, and validation reports.
- Coordinate release candidate sign-offs with engineering and product teams.
- Communicate release readiness, risks, and deployment notes to stakeholders.
- Ensure reproducibility and traceability of builds through proper tagging and artifact management.
- Work with DevOps to optimize build pipelines and automate validation stages.
- Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD workflows (e.g., build verification, smoke tests).
- Drive adoption of automation to improve consistency and reduce manual steps in packaging and testing.
- Partner with Engineering, Product, and Support teams to align on release goals.
- Conduct release readiness and retrospective meetings.
- Ensure support teams are well-prepared for release rollouts and troubleshooting.
- 5+ years of experience in QA, release management, or related roles.
- Experience managing on-prem or enterprise software release processes.
- Solid understanding of software packaging and distribution mechanisms (e.g., Docker images, Debian/RPM packages, Helm charts, or virtual machine images).
- Familiarity with automated testing tools (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, Playwright).
- Experience with CI/CD platforms (e.g. GitLab CI) and artifact repositories (e.g., Artifactory, Nexus).
- Strong Linux and scripting skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong coordination and communication skills across teams.
- Understanding of software development Life cycle and agile methodologies.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple release streams.
- Familiarity with configuration management and version control.
- Experience with customer on-prem deployment processes.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or virtualization platforms.
- Exposure to security and compliance testing for enterprise software.
- ISTQB or similar QA certification. PMP or similar in project management.
- 25 days of holidays + 5 flexi-days.
- Pluxee Flexi Card (up to 16 000 CZK per year)
- Full remote or hybrid role depending on your choice.
- Anniversary rewards.
- Collaboration with diverse, international teams.
- A pet-friendly office at IP Pavlova.
- Complementary and yummy snacks, coffee, brew and refreshments.
- Regular team and company events.
Join us to experience the unique culture of a founder-led startup, where from top to bottom everyone is hands-on and has a chance to make a tangible impact on influential enterprises worldwide. Being part of IP Fabric means being part of a flexible environment that prioritizes work-life balance and growth opportunities.
Top Skills
Artifactory
Cypress
Debian
Docker
Gitlab Ci
Helm
Linux
Nexus
Playwright
Rpm
Selenium
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