Summit Access Solutions,LLC is hiring: QA Managed Testing Services Lead in Corao

The QA Automation Lead is responsible for defining, building, and scaling automated testing capabilities across web, API, and backend services. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on automation development, and quality process ownership to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality software delivery. The automation lead will architect automation frameworks, mentor QA engineers, partner closely with Engineering and DevOps, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices across CI/CD pipelines. Automation Strategy & Architecture • Define and own the test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, and regression testing. • Design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks aligned with product architecture. • Evaluate and select automation tools, libraries, and testing approaches. • Ensure automation aligns with performance, security, and compliance requirements. Hands-On Automation Development • Web applications (e.g., Angular/React) - Backend and data validation scenarios • Lead and mentor QA Automation Engineers and Manual QA Engineers. • Establish coding standards, testing best practices, and review automation pull requests. • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and career development for QA team members. • Support hiring, onboarding, and skill development for QA automation roles. CI/CD & DevOps Integration • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, GitHub, Azure DevOps). • Partner with DevOps to optimize test execution, environments, and reporting. • Quality Process & Collaboration • Promote "shift-left" testing practices and quality ownership across teams. • Define test plans, risk-based testing approaches, and release quality gates. • Participate in incident analysis and drive preventative quality improvements. Define and track QA metrics (test coverage, pass rates, defect trends, automation ROI). • Provide clear quality status reporting for releases. • 6+ years of experience in QA, with strong hands-on automation experience • 3+ years leading or owning QA automation efforts • Experience with automation tools such as: - Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or equivalent - API testing frameworks (REST, Postman/Newman, or custom frameworks) • Strong programming/scripting skills (C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Python) • Experience testing RESTful APIs and microservices • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration • Experience with SQL and backend data validation • Experience in performance (load and stress) and security testing. Proven experience leading QA engineers or acting as a technical QA lead • Ability to balance quality rigor with delivery timelines • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments • Experience with test management and reporting tools (e.g., Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) • ISTQB or similar QA certification (a plus) RareMed offers a hybrid work structure, combining remote work and in-office requirements. Employees must be within commuting distance to Pittsburgh, PA, and able to report to the office when needed. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. When telecommuting, employees must have reliable internet access to utilize required systems and software required for the position's responsibilities. Employees are responsible for the set-up of their home office environment, including physical set-up, internet connection, phone line, electricity, lighting, comfortable temperature, furniture, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.