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Position: SQA Lead (Full Time Contract-to-Hire) 

Reports to: Head of Engineering/CTO

Location: Remote (Headquarters in Boston and San Francisco) 

At GxSpeed, our mission is to bring innovative solutions and life-saving therapies to people faster. By blending strategic execution, technological innovation and operational excellence, we optimize our clients’ operations to drive down unit economics and accelerate growth.  As a forward-thinking company, we are committed to driving change and making a significant impact on the life sciences ecosystem. 

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate and driven professionals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and directly contribute to the growth and success of the firm. 

Position Overview:  

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SQA Lead to establish and lead our Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program. This role will be instrumental in building our quality processes from the ground up, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and secure enterprise SaaS products, with a focus on AI/ML-driven features. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software testing, test automation, CI/CD, and experience working in or with the Life Sciences industry (preferred). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of quality at our company. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Establish and Implement the SQA Program: Define and implement SQA strategies, methodologies, processes, and standards for the organization. 
• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various testing types (e.g., functional, integration, performance, security, usability). 
• Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and scripts using appropriate tools and technologies. 
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous testing and rapid feedback. 
• AI/ML Testing: Develop and execute testing strategies for AI/ML models and algorithms, including data quality assessment, model performance evaluation, and bias detection. 
• Defect Management: Manage the defect tracking process, ensuring timely identification, reporting, and resolution of defects. 
• Team Leadership (Potential Future Growth): As the team grows, provide mentorship and guidance to other QA team members (if applicable). 
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, product management, compliance/validation and other stakeholders to ensure quality is built into every stage of the software development lifecycle. 
• Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key quality metrics and report on testing progress and results to management. 
• Tool Evaluation and Implementation: Evaluate and recommend appropriate testing tools and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards, especially if working with Life Sciences-related products. 
• Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise documentation related to testing processes, test cases, and test results. 

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on test automation and CI/CD.    
• Proven experience in setting up and implementing SQA programs from scratch. 
• Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG). 
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI). 
• Experience testing enterprise SaaS applications. 
• Familiarity with various testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). 
• Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla). 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in the Life Sciences industry or other regulated industries (e.g., Healthcare, Finance). 
• Experience testing AI/ML models and algorithms. 
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner). 
• ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications. 
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) 

What We Offer: 

• An innovative and quickly-growing company with significant opportunities for professional growth. 
• Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and resources to support your professional development. 
• The opportunity to work on impactful products and services that improve healthcare outcomes and accelerate Life Sciences innovations. 
• Competitive salary based on experience, with performance-based incentives and the opportunity to transition into a permanent, full-time role after the contract period. 
• Enjoy the benefits of a flexible work environment, with remote work options and the ability to manage your work schedule. 

At GxSpeed, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team of professionals on cutting-edge projects in the Life Sciences space. You will be part of a company that values innovation, continuous learning, and growth. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our success and the success of our clients.  

If you’re a strategic, results-driven SQA Lead who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

Email your resume to kelly.protasewich@gxspeed.com if you are a good fit for this role.

GxSpeed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.