Lead Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Our mission is simple but ambitious: to use AI to fix the broken economics and lost humanity of care. If you want to move fast and help build the future of healthcare with heart, you belong at Arya.

About The Role

Arya is looking for a strategic and hands-on Lead QA Engineer to build and lead our quality function as we scale our AI-powered automation platform. This is not just about executing tests — it’s about defining the quality bar for the company.

You will own QA strategy end-to-end: setting standards, designing scalable automation frameworks, embedding quality early in the product lifecycle, and ensuring our platform is reliable, secure, and trusted by healthcare operators who depend on it daily.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can think systemically, operate at startup speed, and build a modern QA function from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

QA Strategy & Leadership

Define and own Arya’s QA vision, roadmap, and quality standards
Establish scalable QA processes, tooling, and release quality gates
Embed quality practices early in the SDLC (shift-left testing mindset)
Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to align on quality metrics and risk tolerance
Mentor and guide engineers on testing best practices
Hire and build the QA team as the company scales

Automation & Technical Ownership

Architect and maintain robust automated testing frameworks (E2E, integration, API, regression)
Increase automation coverage across critical workflows
Establish CI/CD quality gates and test reporting standards
Design performance, load, and security testing strategies
Ensure data validation and integrity across complex workflows

Quality Operations

Own the defect lifecycle and root-cause analysis processes
Define release readiness criteria and sign-off standards
Track and report quality metrics (test coverage, defect trends, release stability, etc.)
Proactively identify system risks and edge cases before production

What We’re Looking For

6+ years of experience in QA / Software Testing
2+ years leading QA initiatives, projects, or teams
Proven experience building QA processes in startup or high-growth environments
Deep understanding of test strategy, automation architecture, and CI/CD integration
Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience testing APIs (REST, GraphQL) and validating data with SQL
Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter, or similar)
Strong analytical thinking and systems mindset
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills

Bonus

Experience in healthcare technology
Experience testing AI-driven or data-intensive platforms
Experience implementing QA in regulated or compliance-heavy environments

What to Expect in the First 15–30–60 Days

By Day 15

You’ve audited our current QA processes, tooling, and gaps
You’ve reviewed core workflows and identified quality risks
You’ve aligned with Engineering and Product on quality priorities
You’ve proposed an initial QA roadmap

By Day 30

You’ve implemented measurable improvements to test coverage
You’ve introduced automation or improved an existing framework
You’ve defined release quality gates and regression standards
You’re contributing QA insights at the product design stage

By Day 60

You fully own the QA function and release confidence
Automation coverage has meaningfully increased
CI/CD quality checks are embedded into our pipeline
Quality metrics are being tracked and reported consistently
You’re seen as a quality leader and trusted partner across the company

What We Value

Think Like a Customer Quality is trust. Healthcare operators rely on our system every day.
Own the Outcome You don’t just find bugs — you build systems that prevent them.
Build for Scale You design processes and frameworks that grow with the company.
Teach and Learn Consistently You elevate engineering standards across the team.
Communicate Simply You articulate risk clearly and drive alignment quickly.
Be Kind We treat bugs as learning opportunities and teammates with respect.

What We Offer

The Basics

Competitive salary + meaningful equity
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible PTO
Performance bonuses tied to company impact
Wellhub subscription with access to premium fitness facilities

The Multipliers

The opportunity to build and lead QA from the ground up
Direct influence on product reliability and engineering standards
Collaboration with a high-caliber engineering and product team
Work that directly impacts healthcare workers and patient care
A culture that values ownership, clarity, and sustainable growth

About Arya

Arya is reimagining workforce management for healthcare. Our AI-driven agents automate core workflows—like scheduling, onboarding, and payroll—that keep care running.

We work with some of the fastest-growing healthcare operators in the country and are backed by top-tier investors.

Healthcare deserves better infrastructure — and that starts with exceptional engineering quality.

Arya is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone can thrive.
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