Technical Quality Engineering Leader

Sr Quality Assurance ManagerThe Sr Quality Assurance Manager will lead a global team of Automation Engineers and QA SMEs in product testing with the.NET tech stack at ZELIS. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring collaboration excellence, systems integration expertise, technical depth, and strategic influence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building strong trust with internal and external stakeholders. collaborating on Product & technical roadmaps, driving test deliveries, enabling AI first test automation practices, driving release readiness quality, enabling KPIs & test reports, and transforming the team into high performing teams with AI - shift left test automation practices They play a critical role in driving the strategy of the quality of AWS migration work, ETL testing, evolving the QA function to align with broader architectural transformations. A background in transforming legacy QA practices into modern, scalable, and efficient practices is highly desirable.What You'll Do:Lead a global team of Sr SDETs and Product testers enabling ownership and accountabilityLead the evaluation, strategy, development, and maintenance of current and future test automation frameworks aligned with application architecture.Layout and drive test automation strategy for high yield regressionsCollaborate with Development & Product teams to promote shift-left testing practices.Coach the test teams on transferable skills on product and automated testingMentor and coach global teams, define upskilling paths, and promote a culture of continuous learning.Review features and technical specifications to ensure comprehensive test coverage.Ensure adherence to Zelis security and compliance standards.Monitor and report on both qualitative and quantitative metrics of test automation. Executive-level reporting is a plus.Partner on performance test coverageArchitectural understanding of complex systems integration and lay out integration/E2E test plans and test data strategiesManagerial Responsibilities:Hiring, onboarding, and performance management of QA team members.Oversee daily Quality operations of global QA teams.Analyze QA and automation processes, identify issues or inefficiencies, and drive improvements.Foster a results-oriented culture with a focus on accountability and excellence.Handle employee discipline and termination in alignment with Zelis policies.What You'll Bring to Zelis:Minimum of 12 years in QA, with at least 2 years of leading SDETsProficiency in.NET technologies, GitHub and test automation toolsStrong experience with CI/CD and DevOps Cloud PlatformsWorking experience working with AI/ML-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot or similarExperience handling environments with PHI test data management. and ability to model data schemas and relationships to produce realistic datasets using synthetic test data generation tools (any)Performance testing and relevant tooling experienceExperience with Jira, Confluence, and Zephyr Scale for test lifecycleExcellent leadership, communication, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills.Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Proven experience in modernizing test practices as part of architectural transformation initiatives.Location and Workplace FlexibilityZelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.Base Salary Range$127,000.00 - $160,550.00At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.Equal Employment OpportunityZelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.Accessibility SupportWe are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.