The Role
Lead QA Engineer responsible for designing and executing testing strategy (functional, non-functional, performance, security). Manage an 8-10 person QA team, develop test plans/standards, perform end-to-end and DB/BDD testing, collaborate with architects and stakeholders, report test coverage and risks, and drive QA process improvements and automation with AI-assisted tools.
Summary Generated by Built In
Newfire Global Partners is a leading technology firm that specializes in building transformative software solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With a presence across four continents, Newfire Global brings deep expertise in digital healthcare, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise technology. The firm’s track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through technology.
We are passionate about the purpose-driven mission to help improve the quality of care for patients and are building a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. We are a fully funded company founded by serial entrepreneurs with a stable client base.
Opportunity for impact
Newfire Global Partners, a leader in developing disruptive healthcare technology, collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to drive transformation.
Newfire is seeking a Lead Manual QA Engineer
What's the Project?
The project is delivering a high-confidence, high-security, high-flexibility platform for managing clinical experience and health records for US healthcare. The QA activities on that project will be performed very closely with the engineering team and the end users, spanning both functional and non-functional tests, like security, scalability or performance. The company is investing in AI-related capabilities and tools to enhance the structure, quality, and efficiency of testing.
Role Overview
The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing the overall testing strategy, including performance testing activities for a broad range of applications and platforms. This individual will drive an overall testing strategy with the proper mix of business knowledge and technical leadership. Planning activities involve working closely with architects and technical leads to define the long-term strategy for repeatable and scalable performance testing activities within the organization. Duties also include creating quality standards for products and testing systems for efficiency, reliability and performance.
Your day-to-day activities:
- Develop and improve test strategy, test standards, test plans, test reports, and QA processes
- Organize and manage test design and implementation tasks on a project for
yourself and the whole QA team (8-10 people) - Conduct and report on the analysis of test results and coverage factors.
- Develop and execute tests for end-to-end scenarios, reported customer-facing
issues, and other externally initiated sources. - Participate in requirements discussions and identify requirements that may be
missing, wrong, or lacking clarity. - Ensure proper communication occurs with the project teams on the test status,
issues and deployment risk. - Work with development and project management to troubleshoot issues, manage change and mitigate risk.
You’re a perfect match if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or an IT related discipline plus 5 years related experience, in lieu of a master’s degree.
- 8+ years of experience in functional, non-functional, regression and acceptance testing.
- Strong knowledge in QA methodologies and standards, preferably confirmed by relevant certifications.
- Experience in working with software specifications and documentation.
- Thorough process knowledge on all phases of Agile and software releases.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, planning, organizational and communication skills.
- Proven experience leading QA teams and mentoring QA engineers
- Experience driving QA process improvements and promoting testing best practices.
- Understanding of DB and behavior-driven testing is required for this role; MongoDB and Databricks testing experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Agile and JIRA.
- Strong collaboration, reporting and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across development, product, and production support teams.
- Experience with web application testing.
- Experience in breaking the system and thinking out of the box while doing functional testing.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working with developers, product owners and other project stakeholders.
- Should have worked in an offshore model.
Nice to have:
- Playwright and Selenium experience
- Healthcare application testing experience is a plus.
- Experience testing AI-powered features and applications.
- Experience using AI-assisted testing tools to improve test design, automation, and execution
Please note that employment will be contingent upon providing documentation verifying your legal work authorization in the country of residence, in accordance with applicable law.
About
Newfire Global Partners is a leading custom software development company that specializes in working on complex problems. With a strong focus on meeting the unique needs of each organization, they connect clients with local leaders and trusted remote teams to deliver exceptional IT services and software development solutions. Their range of expertise spans various domains, including Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Software Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing. By leveraging recent innovations in artificial intelligence, Newfire Global Partners ensures that their clients can transform the new normal into a competitive advantage. Through their advisory services, experienced leaders guide businesses through transformations and de-risk operations throughout the entire lifecycle. They also offer talent augmentation, bringing together highly skilled professionals from multi-disciplinary teams to support software, product, and marketing needs. Newfire Global Partners is committed to providing excellent service and driving client growth. Their team of industry experts works closely with organizations, whether it's driving transformation, building from scratch, or getting things done efficiently. Trusted by VC & PE firms, established businesses, and startups, Newfire Global Partners is proud to be a reliable partner in various industries, including healthcare, enterprise, and fintech. Partner with Newfire Global Partners today and unlock the expertise that accelerates success.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or IT related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years experience in functional, non-functional, regression and acceptance testing
- 5+ years related experience (as noted in lieu of a master's)
- Proven experience leading QA teams and mentoring QA engineers
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and standards
- Relevant QA certifications (preferred)
- Experience working with software specifications and documentation
- Thorough process knowledge of Agile and software release phases
- Knowledge of Agile and JIRA
- Understanding of databases and behavior-driven testing (BDD)
- MongoDB testing experience
- Databricks testing experience
- Experience with web application testing
- Experience designing and executing performance, scalability and security tests
- Experience driving QA process improvements and promoting testing best practices
- Excellent analytical, debugging, planning, organizational and communication skills
- Experience breaking the system and creative functional testing
- Experience working in an offshore model
- Playwright and Selenium experience
- Healthcare application testing experience
- Experience testing AI-powered features and using AI-assisted testing tools
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The Company
What We Do
Newfire Global Partners is a technology and advisory firm founded in 2016. They specialize in software development, staff augmentation, and strategic advisory services, helping organizations navigate digital transformation. Their work spans high-impact industries, with a particular emphasis on digital healthcare, fintech, and cybersecurity. They focus on solving complex challenges through product-led thinking, business strategy, and the practical application of AI to drive measurable growth and operational success.
