Lead Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
About The Position
Arya is looking for a strategic and hands-on Lead QA Engineer to build and lead our quality function as we scale our AI-powered automation platform. This is not just about executing tests — it’s about defining the quality bar for the company. You will own QA strategy end-to-end: setting standards, designing scalable automation frameworks, embedding quality early in the product lifecycle, and ensuring our platform is reliable, secure, and trusted by healthcare operators who depend on it daily. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can think systemically, operate at startup speed, and build a modern QA function from the ground up.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in QA / Software Testing
- 2+ years leading QA initiatives, projects, or teams
- Proven experience building QA processes in startup or high-growth environments
- Deep understanding of test strategy, automation architecture, and CI/CD integration
- Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
- Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
- Experience testing APIs (REST, GraphQL) and validating data with SQL
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter, or similar)
- Strong analytical thinking and systems mindset
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare technology
- Experience testing AI-driven or data-intensive platforms
- Experience implementing QA in regulated or compliance-heavy environments
Responsibilities
- Define and own Arya’s QA vision, roadmap, and quality standards
- Establish scalable QA processes, tooling, and release quality gates
- Embed quality practices early in the SDLC (shift-left testing mindset)
- Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to align on quality metrics and risk tolerance
- Mentor and guide engineers on testing best practices
- Hire and build the QA team as the company scales
- Architect and maintain robust automated testing frameworks (E2E, integration, API, regression)
- Increase automation coverage across critical workflows
- Establish CI/CD quality gates and test reporting standards
- Design performance, load, and security testing strategies
- Ensure data validation and integrity across complex workflows
- Own the defect lifecycle and root-cause analysis processes
- Define release readiness criteria and sign-off standards
- Track and report quality metrics (test coverage, defect trends, release stability, etc.)
- Proactively identify system risks and edge cases before production
Benefits
- Competitive salary + meaningful equity
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible PTO
- Performance bonuses tied to company impact
- Wellhub subscription with access to premium fitness facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
