Nextech Systems · 7 hours ago
Lead Quality Assurance Engineer - Patient (Remote - United States)
Nextech is a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions, committed to hiring and retaining talent. The Lead QAE is responsible for guiding the QAE team in planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality solutions, ensuring effective communication across stakeholders and maintaining robust quality standards.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsInsurTechMedicalSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead QAE team execution and planning; manage shifting priorities and adjust as needed
Assess team capabilities and work with the QAE Manager to customize mentorship and encourage professional development
Facilitate career growth by providing mentoring and performance feedback together with the QAE Manager
Collaborate with the QAE Manager to ensure the team is properly resourced for delivery
Serve as the primary QAE contributor and contact for assigned projects
Guide test strategy, planning, and review decisions; uphold QAE excellence within the tech stack
Actively participate in Sev-1 and Sev-2 incident war rooms for their product areas, lead root cause analysis (RCA) using the 5 Whys method, take ownership of issue analysis, and prioritize solutions to minimize escaped defects within their respective product domains
Translate business and customer needs into actionable, testable requirements
Effectively advocate for automation framework extensions that will lead to more efficiency in the quality management process
Effectively troubleshoot and surface issues to SETs regarding the automation scripts as part of feature development and regression testing cycles
Work with Product, Engineering, UI/UX and Delivery teams to understand customer problems, provide feasible technical solutions and create delivery plans
Drive innovation in QAE processes; foster experimentation and creativity while providing constructive feedback
Own test quality; implement and enforce QAE practices and standards
Identify and prioritize QAE technical debt and continuous improvement opportunities
Maintain awareness of how QAE output impacts broader business goals; articulate this to the team
Ensure strong collaboration within the QAE team and across functional areas
Represent QAE in cross-functional meetings; communicate progress, blockers, and expectations effectively
Demonstrate excellence in both written and verbal communication
Promote ongoing learning and keep current with new QAE technologies and patterns
Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned based on business need
Qualification
Required
Typically, 7+ years industry experience in software quality assurance
Coaching/team guidance experience
Experience with Test Case Management software, Zephyr Scale
Experience working with JIRA
Experience with automation using Playwright
Preferred
Bachelor's or equivalent college degree
Solid understanding of HIPAA privacy laws
Experience working with a Software as a Service (SaaS) development team
Benefits
Generous annual bonus opportunity
401(k) with Employer Match
Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
11 paid holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account with employer match
Flexible Spending Account
100% Company-Paid Parental leave (After 6 months with the company)
100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program
Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
Pet Insurance options
Company
Nextech Systems
Nextech Systems is a healthcare technology provider catering to specialty physicians, offering a complete healthcare technology solution.
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