Head of QA Engineering

Strongpoint Partners

. Lead the QA function end to end as Strongpoint Partners’ first dedicated QA hire .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality assurance processes, including automated testing, performance testing, and security checks. Proficient in integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and establishing quality metrics for continuous improvement.

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Automated Test Suite DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationLoad And Performance TestingSecurity Testing KnowledgeTest Automation Using Playwright Or Cypress

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Hard Skills

Software QATest AutomationSQL ProficiencyLoad Testing With JMeterPerformance Testing With k6Rollback Process DevelopmentAI Testing ToolsTypeScript Or JavaScript CodingMobile Application TestingAWS Knowledge

Soft Skills

Collaboration With EngineersReporting And Metrics Establishment

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsAzure DevOpsPlaywrightCypressJMeterK6Gatling

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentSensitive Data ManagementOWASP Top 10

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAWSAzureCypressiOSJavaScriptJMeterSparkSQLTypeScript.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the QA function end to end as Strongpoint Partners’ first dedicated QA hire
Own release testing across SPARK, AGL, Nexus Bridge, and Strongpay
Establish an independent quality check before code ships
Build regression coverage and integrate automated tests into GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps pipelines
Refine AI testing agents, defining coverage, testing methods, human-review requirements, and trust levels
Establish load and performance testing across all platforms and identify system limits
Create, test, and maintain rollback playbooks for each platform
Establish quality metrics, including escaped defects, time to fix, hotfix frequency, automated coverage, and load-test results
Build the quality dashboard and own ongoing reporting
Establish pre-release security checks for common attack patterns
Work directly with engineers throughout the two-week sprint cycle, from planning through demo
Deliver automated regression coverage, AI-agent testing plans, rollback processes, load-test baselines, and quality dashboards during the first year

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in software QA, including at least 2 years building or owning an automated test suite from the ground up
Experience writing test automation in code for both browser and API testing using Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, with the ability to integrate testing into an existing deployment pipeline
Proficiency in SQL sufficient to verify the underlying data behind a test
Load and performance testing experience using JMeter, k6, Gatling, or similar tools, including experience designing a load-test plan without an existing template
Experience writing or owning a rollback or incident runbook and the ability to discuss how it was used in practice
Experience working alongside engineers as a peer within a two-week sprint cycle
Working knowledge of security testing, including common injection and authentication vulnerabilities and the OWASP Top 10
Current experience using AI tools as part of testing work, with an understanding of where they add value and where human judgment is required
Strongly preferred: experience writing test code in TypeScript or JavaScript
Strongly preferred: experience with .NET and C#, or building test coverage for a mature application with limited existing coverage
Strongly preferred: mobile application testing across iOS and Android
Strongly preferred: testing AI-powered features where outputs vary and testing focuses on accuracy or quality
Strongly preferred: AWS knowledge, including reading logs and setting up a test environment
Strongly preferred: background in payroll, retirement plans, financial services, or another regulated or sensitive-data environment
Strongly preferred: experience in a product organization shipping every one to two weeks or sharing infrastructure across multiple products
Strongly preferred: experience establishing quality reporting for leadership, including escaped defects, time to fix, and hotfix rate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible workplace with hybrid and remote options available for many roles
Flexible PTO, including flexible and unlimited options
Support for ongoing learning and career development
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Incentive bonus programs
Flexible hours
Inclusive environment valuing diversity, collaboration, and respect
Specific benefits and programs may vary by partner and position