Location : Chennai/Mumbai/Pune/Hyderabad/Bangalore(Hybrid)

Job Type : Full-time

About the Job :

Acentra Health supports a high-volume healthcare data system accessed through multiple web portals. As a SQA - Director, you will be responsible for using Software Quality Assurance best practices to pursue a zero-defect delivery, continuously improve, and meet or exceed business objectives aligned to quality program delivery. This role leads the Software Quality Assurance team.

What you will do :

- Leads the Software Quality Assurance team and is accountable for the quality of deliverables, customer relationships, test execution, and strategy, working independently of supervision.

- Oversees the Software Quality Assurance process.

- Leads by metrics and provides executive Software Quality Assurance dashboards for projects and releases.

- Uses reusable framework to identify and manage test plans and related artifacts.

- Provides strategic direction across program releases and demonstrates leadership in QA management of resources, cost, risk, and scope.

- Ensures that the Software Quality Assurance team creates traceable test plans and scripts.

- Uses tools and best practices to systematically measure and improve Software Quality Assurance, enforcing process improvements.

- Leads and refines the QA program focused on automation.

- Ensures team adherence to established controls, standards, and methodologies.

- Responsible for successfully delivering program releases, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

- Manages risk and ensures proper mitigation plans are implemented and communicated appropriately to the customer and the stakeholders.

- Ensures constant innovation is encouraged at all aspects of Software Quality Assurance and enforces alignment to industry standards.

- Possesses a strong understanding of strategic intent as defined in Acentra Healths strategic plan.

- Leads transformation and change management initiatives about the Software Quality Assurance team and Acentra Healths overall business strategy objectives, working closely with senior management.

Who you are :

Education & Experience :

- Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related area, or equivalent experience, desired

- Experience : Software Quality Assurance Leader with over 20 years of experience, preferably in the healthcare industry.

Technical Skills :

- In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience in the following technologies and methodologies:

- Strong SQA knowledge with a successful track record of hands-on experience in the Software Quality Assurance function.

- Capable of identifying potential risks in product releases and working closely with stakeholders to mitigate risks.

- Hands-on resource management.

- People Management and Stakeholder Management

- US Healthcare and MMIS knowledge preferable

- Experienced in diverse testing methodologies

- Hands-on experience in diverse automation tools, preferably leveraging AI for automation

Soft Skills :

- Strong leadership, interpersonal & problem-solving skills

- Excellent Communication and Presentations skills.

- Dedicated self-starter with excellent people skills.

- Quick learner and a go-getter.

- Effective time and project management.

- Analytical thinker and a great collaborator.