QA Automation Manager

QA Automation ManagerQA Automation Manager at Impiricus, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software products across all teams and platforms. You will lead and develop a team of QA engineers, guiding both manual and automated testing efforts to validate features, maintain stability, and support compliance with industry standards. In collaboration with product managers, developers, data teams, and executive leadership, you will drive quality strategy, standardize QA practices, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement within our Agile environment. Your leadership will strengthen our testing lifecycle, elevate automation maturity, and promote a culture where every employee advocates for quality—directly contributing to innovation and exceptional user experiences across Impiricus products.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA Engineers across manual and automation specialties.Define responsibilities, review work quality, and provide coaching and performance feedback.Review detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough coverage of requirements.Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and deliverables Identify, log, and track defects through resolution, collaborating with developers to address issues promptly.Establish, document, and maintain QA standards, guidelines, and best practices.Drive proactive Quality Advocacy across all teams.Oversee test planning, execution, and coverage for new features and releases.Ensure consistency in test case structure, documentation, and readiness.Lead expansion of automation frameworks and practices for all platforms.Identify automation candidates and prioritize automation backlog.Provide regular updates to stakeholders on automation progress and results.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience in software QA, preferably in the health tech industry.2+ years of experience leading a team of QA engineers.Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.Experience with manual and automated test planning, development, and execution.Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar.Familiarity with API testing tools and frameworks.Knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA, FDA, GDPR). (Preferred)SQL skills for database validation and troubleshooting.Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000. Where you land within the range will reflect your skills, experience, and location, while keeping team parity in mind and leaving room for future growth.Impiricus focuses on taking care of our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare conciergeHSA, FSA & DCFSA: Pre-tax savings options for healthcare and dependent care, with monthly employer contributions to HSA (if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)Coverage & Protection: 100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insuranceFlexible Time Off: Take the time you need with a flexible vacation policy — recharge your batteries your wayParental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave to spend time with your newborn, adopted, or foster child (available after 6 months)Your Work, Your Way: If you're close to an office, we encourage spending some time in-person to collaborate and connect. If not, remote is always an option.Home Office Setup: We'll ship you the gear you need to create a comfortable workspace at home.401(k): Save for your future with tax advantages (and company match!)Impiricus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.