Sapiens · 2 months ago
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
10+ years expSapiens is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Quality Assurance Analyst to oversee the quality assurance efforts for a complex, integrated platform. This role requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise in both manual and automation testing, managing a hybrid QA team, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery.
Financial ServicesInnovation ManagementInsurTechManagement Information SystemsSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and implement comprehensive test strategies for manual and automation testing across modules
Translate business and technical requirements into test artifacts including test cases, automation scripts, and test plans
Plan and estimate QA efforts during sprint planning and release cycles
Ensure alignment with QA best practices, design patterns, and organizational standards
Oversee execution of manual and automated test cases across functional, regression, integration, and UAT phases
Validate end-to-end workflows across integrated modules and shared services
Coordinate system-level testing across environments (staging, pre-prod, production)
Monitor automation coverage and maintain regression suite health
Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with development and BA teams for resolution
Evaluate defect impact across modules and prioritize based on business and technical risk
Proactively identify platform-level quality risks and implement mitigation strategies
Create and distribute QA reports covering test progress, defect metrics, risk mitigation plans, and platform KPIs
Review and act on quality indicators such as defect leakage, test case effectiveness, and release confidence
Ensure compliance with QA standards, audit requirements, and regulatory guidelines
Lead and mentor a team of manual and automation QA engineers
Support onboarding, training, and continuous learning for team members
Conduct performance reviews and foster a culture of accountability and excellence
Act as the primary QA contact for product, development, and delivery teams
Collaborate with SMEs, architects, and module owners to ensure quality deliverables
Facilitate cross-team defect triage and platform-level release readiness meetings
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across teams
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/Scrum practices
Experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium frameworks)
Knowledge of REST/SOAP API testing and interface validation
Ability to write SQL queries
Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, QC)
Experience in life insurance domain (individual life and annuities) – Must
Proven experience managing hybrid QA teams and platform-level testing
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience in client-facing roles (e.g., pre-sales, UAT coordination)
Ability to work independently and lead by example
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)
10+ years of QA experience, with at least 3 years in a lead role
Bilingual English French - Must
Preferred
ISTQB or equivalent certification - Advantage
Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Exposure to performance, accessibility, and cross-browser testing
Experience in tool evaluation and selection for manual and automation testing
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
Company
Sapiens
Sapiens provides software solutions for the insurance industry, specializing in digital transformation, core systems, and analytics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$88.32MKey Investors
Wellcome Trust
2025-08-13Acquired
2020-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $60M
2011-11-28Post Ipo Equity· $13.32M
Leadership Team
Roni Al-Dor
CEO & President
Ernesto Marinelli
Chief People Success Officer
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