Software QA Engineer Lead

The QA Lead Engineer provides strategic technical leadership for quality assurance efforts, ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of scalable healthcare SaaS applications. This role architects and drives the implementation of advanced testing frameworks, automation solutions, and process improvements. The QA Lead Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, mentors QA engineers, and champions quality strategy and best practices to deliver high-quality software aligned with clinical workflows and regulatory standards. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Quality Strategy, Test Planning & Execution 

• Define and execute comprehensive QA strategies, standards, and best practices for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing. 

• Architect, implement, and maintain advanced automated test suites for web, API, and cloud-based applications using frameworks such as xUnit, WebDriver IO, Playwright, Jasmine, or similar. 

• Lead code reviews and provide technical feedback to development and QA team members. 

• Oversee the development and refinement of quality assurance processes and documentation. 

2. Automation, CI/CD & Process Optimization 

• Design and optimize automated testing solutions integrated with CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software delivery. 

• Monitor and report on test results, defects, and quality metrics, driving improvements based on data and trends. 

• Evaluate, select, and implement new testing tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and coverage across teams. 

3. Healthcare Compliance & Secure Testing 

• Ensure QA practices adhere to healthcare standards (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR) and secure coding guidelines. 

• Validate interoperability and data integrity for systems integrating with EHRs and clinical platforms. 

• Champion compliance and data protection throughout the QA process. 

4. Agile Leadership, Collaboration & Mentorship 

• Lead and participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. 

• Mentor and coach QA engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices. 

• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Development, and other functional teams to evaluate, develop, and maintain product features for Provation products. 

• Promote strong communication and teamwork across product, QA, and clinical teams. 

5. Problem Solving, Process Improvement & Continuous Learning 

• Apply advanced analytical thinking to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process enhancements across the QA organization. 

• Stay current with industry trends, testing tools, and methodologies, and share insights with the team. 

Required Qualifications: 

Education & Experience Guidelines 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. 

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience 

• Experience with advanced test automation, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and healthcare compliance. 

• Proven experience leading QA teams or initiatives. 

• Occasional travel may be required.  

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: 

• Testing Tools: xUnit, WebDriver IO, Playwright, Jasmine. 

• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS familiarity; certification is a plus. 

• Healthcare Standards: HIPAA, HL7, FHIR. 

• Version Control & Collaboration Tools: Git, GitHub, Jira. 

• Agile Development: Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies. 

• Certifications: ISTQB, CSTE, or similar QA certifications. 

• Experience mentoring or leading QA engineers and driving quality strategy.