Quality Assurance Lead

About the role

The Quality Assurance Lead will define and drive the quality assurance vision, strategy, and standards across SageNet’s Data Transfer Infrastructure (DTI) organization. This role is highly strategic and hands-on, responsible for building QA capabilities from the ground up, including automation frameworks and AI-driven testing approaches.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish QA strategy, standards, and best practices across DTI
• Build and implement QA frameworks, processes, and tools from the ground up
• Lead the design and implementation of test automation strategies to improve efficiency and coverage
• Evaluate, select, and implement AI-driven testing tools and capabilities
• Drive quality integration across the software development lifecycle, partnering with engineering, product, and operations teams
• Establish quality metrics, reporting, and dashboards to provide visibility into risks, trends, and performance
• Lead complex testing efforts including integration, performance, and system-level validation
• Influence release readiness, quality gates, and production validation strategies
• Identify systemic quality gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader for QA practices across the organization
• Recruit and lead a team of Quality Assurance Analysts onshore/offshore

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in quality assurance with deep, hands-on expertise across manual and automated testing of Java, Python, and .NET applications
• Proven experience building QA functions, frameworks, or strategies from the ground up
• Advanced experience with test automation frameworks and tools, including design and implementation
• Experience evaluating and implementing AI-driven testing tools or capabilities
• Strong expertise in QA methodologies, test strategy, and software development lifecycle practices
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments with the ability to influence quality across teams
• Demonstrated ability to define standards, best practices, and scalable QA processes
• Able to solve complex, ambiguous problems and drive high-impact outcomes independently
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience in managed services, enterprise platforms, or highly integrated system environments
• Experience with performance, security, and API testing strategies and tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern application architectures
• Experience selecting and implementing QA tools, platforms, or enterprise testing solutions
• Experience driving quality initiatives across multiple teams or departments
• Exposure to data-driven testing, observability, or quality metrics frameworks

Benefits

Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work model. Our business casual working environment fosters collaboration and productivity. This position may be based in Tulsa, OK; Marietta, GA; or Reston, VA. Hybrid work environment with a combination of in-office and remote work based on department expectations. Participation in in-office collaboration days as determined by leadership. Occasional extended hours may be required to support releases or critical initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Extensive use of hands and fingers for typing and computer work
• Visual focus required for reviewing systems, data, and documentation for extended periods

Equal Opportunity Employer

SageNet is committed to a skills-first approach when it comes to hiring. As such, we value merit, qualifications, and business needs when making employment decisions. It is the policy of SageNet to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. SageNet will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because they are a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces services medal veteran in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is qualified. As a federal contractor, SageNet is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their status as protected veterans in all employment practices. SageNet will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is qualified. As a federal contractor, SageNet is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability in all employment practices. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting your HR representative or any member of management.