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RareMed Solutions, LLC

QA Automation Lead

RareMed Solutions, LLC, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States

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Full Time Coraopolis, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1546

Purpose 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.

Responsibilities 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

Develop and maintain automated tests for:

Web applications (e.g., Angular/React)

APIs and microservices

Backend and data validation scenarios

Ensure test suites are reliable, maintainable, and performant.

Monitor and reduce flaky tests and false positives.

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.

Ensure fast feedback loops for developers and stakeholders.

Quality Process & Collaboration

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to define acceptance criteria and testability requirements.

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.

Reporting & Metrics

Define and track QA metrics (test coverage, pass rates, defect trends, automation ROI).

Provide clear quality status reporting for releases.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve speed, coverage, and confidence.

Required Qualifications Technical Skills

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)

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

Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams

Ability to balance quality rigor with delivery timelines

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Experience with test management and reporting tools (e.g., Jira, QMetry, TestRail, Zephyr)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in healthcare, fintech, or other regulated industries

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Familiarity with containerized and Kubernetes‑based environments

ISTQB or similar QA certification (a plus)

RareMed offers a hybrid work structure, combining remote work and in‑office requirements. The frequency of onsite requirements will vary depending on role, operational needs, meetings, client visits, or team collaboration activities. Employees must be within commuting distance to Pittsburgh, PA, and able to report to the office when needed. We will provide advance notice when possible. 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. The amount of time the employee is expected to work per day or pay period will not change while working from home. 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. Employee’s teleworking space should be separate and distinct from their “home space” and allow for privacy.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.

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