Quality Assurance Engineer IV

We're looking for a senior-level quality engineering expert to own test strategy and automation architecture across our organization. The Quality Assurance Engineer IV shapes how quality is built into every stage of the product lifecycle — from early design reviews through production monitoring — and serves as the definitive technical authority on QA practices at AbsenceSoft. If you're a seasoned QA leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong cross-functional influence and a continuous improvement mindset, we'd love to meet you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Define and own the organization-wide QA strategy, test architecture, and quality standards across all product lines.
• Architect, build, and continuously evolve scalable test automation frameworks that serve multiple teams and release cadences.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to embed quality practices into system design, sprint planning, and release readiness.
• Lead complex, cross-functional quality initiatives from inception through delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operations.
• Establish and track quality metrics and KPIs; use data to identify trends, drive improvements, and communicate quality posture to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary technical authority on QA tooling decisions, framework selection, and engineering standards.
• Design and execute performance, load, and security testing strategies for enterprise-scale SaaS systems.
• Mentor and develop QA engineers at all levels, elevating the team's overall technical capabilities and professional growth.
• Champion a shift-left quality culture by driving early testing integration and proactive risk identification across the SDLC.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging testing tools, technologies, and methodologies to keep AbsenceSoft's QA practice at the leading edge.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 7+ years of professional QA or software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or principal-level capacity.
• Expert-level proficiency in test automation frameworks and languages (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Java, Python).
• Proven track record designing and implementing automation frameworks used across multiple teams or product areas.
• Deep expertise in SDLC, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps quality practices.
• Experience with performance, load, and security testing tools and methodologies at scale.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define and interpret quality metrics and drive data-informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence engineering practices and quality culture across cross-functional teams.
• You're a technical leader with a mentoring mindset — proactive in identifying risks and driving solutions, and a strong communicator who can influence across teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience in SaaS, enterprise HR technology, or compliance-driven software environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with leave management, accommodations, or HR technology domains is a plus.
• Experience contributing to engineering hiring, team building, or QA community of practice programs is a plus.

Why join us

At AbsenceSoft, we LEAD with our values:

Lead with Innovation - We create meaningful change through intelligence, focus and passion.  We embrace curiosity, data, and insight to shape the future of our industry. Always innovating, learning and evolving.

Elevate Every Voice - Every perspective matters. We listen, learn, and build a culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better solutions and smarter decisions. 

Achieve Together - The customer fuels everything we do. We share knowledge, collaborate, celebrate wins, and face challenges as one team because success is always a collective achievement.

Drive Outcome - Every action we take delivers measurable value to our teams, our customers, and the employees they support. Accountability is non-negotiable. We honor our commitments, take responsibility for results, and see every success and setback as a chance to grow stronger.

We offer:

• Impact that matters. You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace
• Flexibility and trust. We’re remote-first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best.
• Growth and development. We believe the best work happens when people are growing. You’ll have access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact.
• Competitive rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, a performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities – because when we grow, you should too.
• Time for life. Recharge and reconnect with flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life.
• Belonging and balance. We’re building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared.

We’re committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply you might be exactly what we’re looking for. If this sounds like a fit, apply today, we’d love to meet you!

Final compensation is determined based on a candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for annual bonus.