VP, Quality Assurance ( Remote, AI Tools, Drive

Overview

This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of software quality assurance processes within an organization (functional & automated). This position ensures that software products meet the required quality standards before releasing to customers, minimizing defects, and ensuring excellent user experiences. The ideal candidate should have proven leadership success and be collaborative, enabling delivery in a highly collaborative work environment.

AI tools a huge plus

• Develop & implement the overall Software Quality strategy in alignment with business goals and client (internal & external) expectations.
• Establish quality assurance metrics, processes & best practices to drive efficiency throughout the development lifecycle.
• Present metrics monthly & quarterly to IT Leadership team
• Oversee and drive the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Ensure effective implementation of quality control processes, such as automated testing, regression testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Drives implementation of end-to-end test processes
• Continuously evaluate and refine QA processes and workflows to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and the quality of deliverables.
• Advocate for and implement industry best practices, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, Dev Ops).
• Lead initiatives to implement automated testing frameworks and tools to enhance the quality assurance process.
• Work closely with software developers, product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure product quality requirements are clear and achievable.
• Communicate QA findings, progress, and challenges to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Provide feedback to development teams on product improvements and areas requiring additional focus to meet quality standards.
• ‘Dive In’ with the QA team when blockers or constraints are potentially going to negate on-time, quality delivery.
• Identify and assess quality risks and proactively address issues that may impact product performance, usability, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute plans for handling high-risk or complex testing challenges.
• Lead and manage a team of QA leaders & engineers.
• Hire, mentor, and develop QA professionals, providing ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance QA culture within the team, encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Develop programs to motivate QA team to higher efficiency and defect identification.
• Provide regular reports on the status of QA efforts, including test coverage, defect ratio & trends, automation trends, and overall quality.
• Maintain documentation for test strategies, test cases, and quality metrics.
• Understand customer expectations and ensure that products meet these expectations for usability, stability, and performance.
• Stay updated on customer feedback and use it to inform quality improvement efforts.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in QA roles with at least 5 years in a leadership position. Experience in managing large QA teams and implementing end-to-end quality processes.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in various QA tools (e.g., Selenium, qTest, Copilot), test management software, and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira). Strong knowledge of automation frameworks, performance testing, and continuous integration.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and making high-level decisions that impact software quality.
• Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to think critically and creatively to resolve complex testing challenges.
• Desirable Attributes:
  Strong knowledge of Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point); experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry; experience with Salesforce, .NET, Angular and Data Testing; experience implementing & utilizing AI for testing purposes.

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