Who We Are:
At KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our
platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into
every dollar collected at the school level; whether it’s cash, check, or
digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with
confidence. More than 26,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage
over $4 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV
simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance
leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It’s how we help schools
stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.
Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more
than ever to support K–12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and
fast-changing tech. We’re headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North
America.
If you’re excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers
finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place
for you.
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
Why You’ll Love Working at KEV
- Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children,
parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we
create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission
is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the
future of K-12 education.
- The KEV Way – At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be
part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and
innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and
the students they serve? It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best
work while reminding you why it matters.
- Grow with us – We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have
real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether
advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every
step of the way.
- Work alongside excellence – You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat
their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative
but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling
supported and inspired by the people around you.
- Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and
celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from
customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly
Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are
recognized by their peers.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair,
competitive pay.
- Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters, both at work and at
home.
- Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning,
stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for
onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform
offering a wide range of courses.
- Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with
flexibility the rest of the week.
- Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of
vacation and a company-wide holiday closure
- Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered
lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start
around good food.
Visit our website for more information and details about working at KEV.
[https://kevgroup.com/careers/]
