Senior Manager, QA Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Define and take ownership of the test automation strategy across a variety of products and portfolios.

• Design scalable API-first and UI automation frameworks utilizing shared, reusable test libraries.

• Assess and implement AI-driven test automation frameworks and RPA tools.

• Create a test strategy for managing data, staging environments, system integration, and comprehensive end-to-end testing.

• Promote CI/CD practices and cloud-based tools throughout the QA function.

• Supervise the Quality Corrective Action Board and oversee Zero-Defect Planning initiatives.

• Monitor defect leakage and conduct root cause analysis to enhance test coverage.

• Engage in sprint planning and estimation for automation and QA deliverables.

• Establish and report quality metrics, including test coverage, defect density, and the velocity of test execution.

• Lead, mentor, and develop QA and automation engineers, as well as QA leads, including offshore and distributed teams.

• Manage hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, career progression, and employee retention.

• Collaborate with product management, engineering, delivery, and operations to formulate quality-driven engineering strategies.

• Generate sprint-level activity reports and quality metrics for senior management review.

• Assist in release-readiness reporting and phases of New Product Development.

• Articulate technical strategies, quality status, risks, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• A minimum of 12 years in IT/software, including over 10 years leading automation or QA engineering teams and at least 5 years in direct people management.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Java with additional exposure to Python.

• Capability to design and scale automation frameworks encompassing API test automation and UI test automation, utilizing shared, reusable test libraries.

• Proficiency in RestAssured, TestNG, Playwright, BDD-Cucumber, Jenkins, Gitlab, Nexus, and Maven.

• Experience with AI-driven test automation and AIDLC methodologies.

• Familiarity with AWS cloud technologies and contemporary DevOps practices.

• Background in healthcare, payer, or other regulated, data-intensive sectors, including practices for using deidentified, HIPAA-compliant test data.

• Strong grasp of Agile methodology and best practices in quality management.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong organizational capabilities and the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and workloads.

• Ability to collaborate with remote and distributed team members across the US, India, and other locations.

• Proven track record of coaching and developing talent.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.