About the job
Join Elastic, the leading Search AI Company, where we empower individuals and organizations to uncover answers in real-time, harnessing the full potential of their data at scale. Our Elastic Search AI Platform, utilized by over 50% of the Fortune 500, combines the precision of search with the intelligence of AI, driving accelerated outcomes that matter. By leveraging both structured and unstructured data while ensuring optimal privacy and security, Elastic's comprehensive cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability are designed to fulfill the promises of AI.
Role Overview
As a QA Lead for our Observability line of business, you will play a critical role in shaping our quality assurance initiatives. You will define our quality strategy and engage in hands-on exploratory testing to ensure the highest standard of our offerings.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct exploratory testing on the latest application builds and provide actionable feedback to product teams regarding any issues identified. This may involve configuring, deploying, and instrumenting various software platforms to integrate with the Elastic Stack.
- Analyze and evaluate the testing strategies of different teams, providing recommendations for enhancements.
- Collaborate with release management and product teams to assess product readiness prior to launch.
- Engage with other quality assurance teams within the organization to unify and standardize our quality strategy.
What You Bring
- Experience with Observability tools in production settings, particularly with the Elastic Stack, is highly valued.
- While prior QA experience is beneficial, we welcome candidates who showcase a solid understanding of the operational aspects of Observability tools within production environments, prioritizing practical experience with live systems over traditional software testing.
- Exceptional written communication skills in English, with a keen eye for detail, are crucial for this position.
- The ideal candidate will blend creativity with analytical rigor to devise and execute innovative test scenarios that challenge our products in unforeseen ways.
Additional Information - We Value Our Team
As a remote-first company, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports our team members' well-being and professional growth.

