Senior QA Engineer

The Senior QA Engineer leads quality assurance efforts to ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of scalable healthcare SaaS applications. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software aligned with clinical workflows and regulatory standards. The Senior QA Engineer utilizes advanced testing frameworks, automation tools, and cloud services to drive continuous integration and delivery, mentors team members, and champions process improvement in a dynamic development environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Test Planning, Execution & Strategy 

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing. 

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of automated test suites for web, API, and cloud-based applications using frameworks such as xUnit, WebDriver IO, Playwright, Jasmine, or similar. 

• Participate in and lead code reviews, providing feedback to development and QA team members. 

• Develop and refine quality assurance strategies, standards, and best practices. 

Automation & Continuous Integration 

• Architect 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 and adopt new testing tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and coverage. 

Healthcare Compliance & Secure Testing 

• Ensure testing 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. 

Agile Development, Collaboration & Mentorship 

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

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

• Mentor and support junior QA engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices. 

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

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. 

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

Education & Experience 

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

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, preferably in healthcare SaaS. 

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

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.