Lead QA Engineer

Join our forward-thinking team to shape the future of secure document generation. As a Lead QA Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building and overseeing the QA process for our platform, starting with hands-on testing responsibilities and evolving into a leadership role as the team expands. You will have the opportunity to shape the QA strategy from the ground up, driving both manual testing and the implementation of test automation.

This position reports directly to the Head of Engineering. If you are passionate about privacy, security, and cutting-edge technology solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a revolutionary Secure Document Generation platform. With over $20 Million in federal government contracts, and more on the way, it's a great time to join us!

Responsibilities:

1. QA Execution & Automation: Lead the QA process for our Secure Document Generation platform.
2. Develop and implement automated test scripts using tools like Cypress and Playwright as part of a long-term strategy for continuous improvement.
3. Identify opportunities to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
4. Partner closely with developers, product managers, and system architects to integrate QA seamlessly into the development workflow.
5. Communicate test results, metrics, and potential risks to key stakeholders.

1. Strategic Oversight: Oversee the technical aspects of the QA process, with a focus on continuous improvement and scalability as the platform and team grow.
2. Provide leadership and mentorship as the QA team expands, guiding the direction of quality assurance practices and automation frameworks.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. 4+ years of proven experience as a QA Engineer or Software Engineer in a SaaS or fast-growing technology startup environment.
3. Strong knowledge of automated testing tools, preferably Cypress or Playwright.
4. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and grow a QA team.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
7. A Driven Demeanor: An individual with a hunger and self-starter dedication to overachieve and succeed, aligned with Inkit's mission to revolutionize document automation.

Benefits and Perks:

1. A flexible work environment with remote work or a flexible office location (St Paul, Minnesota / San Juan, Puerto Rico).
2. Comprehensive insurance provided by the company (Medical, Dental, Vision).
3. Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Long term disability, Life and Voluntary life insurance are available for opt-in.
4. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
5. A collaborative and innovative work environment.