QE Lead (Automation)

Role Summary

We are looking for a dynamic QE Lead with strong expertise in both functional testing and test automation to lead the quality engineering efforts for a third-party administrator of life insurance policies initiative. The candidate will be responsible for understanding the policy administration lifecycle, defining and executing the QE plan, managing a test teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the QE planning and execution for the TPA initiative.
• Define and manage functional test plans, automation frameworks, and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, architects, and client stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Build and maintain automation test suites for UI, SIT, and E2E validation using industry-standard tools.
• Oversee test data management, environment setup, and test execution cycles.
• Drive defect management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and manage QE team members across onshore/offshore locations.

Experience Level

7+ years in QE/QA with 4+ years in leadership roles.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong US Insurance markets knowledge - Policy Lifecycle, Policy Admin systems.
• Deep understanding of insurance payments workflows, policy administration, and financial integrations.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium and API testing tools like Postman.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, ADO, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or hands-on experience with TPA implementations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and DevOps tools.
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.

Must Have

• Test Automation (C# with Selenium).
• Lead experience (will Mentor and manage a team of at least 7 QE team members across onshore/offshore locations focused on Functional/Manual/Test Automation).
• Insurance or financial domain experience, preferably in Policy Lifecycle, Wealth Management services (annuities experience ideally).

Benefits

• Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace - we are one, we are many at QualityAI. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences.
• Local and global opportunities - we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
• A clear view of your career and progression with the company - QualityAI is growing massively (since Jan 2021 - added more than 2000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
• Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, or enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers.
• Never stop experimenting and learning with QualityAI Tech academy: 3000+ training courses, mentorship programs, technical tribes, sponsored certifications, leadership programs and much more.
• Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program’s. Refer and earn - tap your network for net-worth.
• A Competitive pay, the salary range for the role is $90,000 - $115,000.

Contact Information

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