Senior QA Automation Engineer (Founding SDET) | C#, Azure, APIs, SQL; healthcare a +
$90–$110,000 year
HybridLake Orion, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Establish and mature the company's QA function, including processes, standards, workflows, best practices, and quality metrics from the ground up. Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using C# to support long-term quality initiatives across both existing on-premises and next-generation Azure cloud platforms. Execute comprehensive test strategies covering functional, integration, regression, UI, API, cross-browser, end-to-end, and data validation testing for workflows involving RFID readers, barcode scanners, Electronic Shelf Labels, and Zebra Android devices. Validate software integrations with ERP, EHR, and other enterprise systems while investigating defects and performing root cause analysis. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and participate in release validation and continuous improvement of CI/CD practices.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. work authorization
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of QA experience supporting enterprise software applications
- Strong SDET background with hands-on experience designing, building, coding, and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch using C# in a Microsoft/.NET environment
- Experience building QA processes, standards, test strategies, and best practices from the ground up in an environment with little or no existing QA function
- Experience designing and executing functional, integration, regression, UI, cross-browser, end-to-end, API, and data validation testing
- Strong experience testing web applications, APIs, databases, integrations, ERP/EHR interfaces, complex business workflows, and distributed enterprise systems
- Strong SQL skills with the ability to independently investigate, validate, and troubleshoot complex data-related issues
- Experience evaluating, selecting, implementing, and maintaining automated testing tools and frameworks
- Experience testing cloud-based applications, preferably Microsoft Azure, including containerized applications, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar test management and defect tracking platforms
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work independently, think through complex problems, and take ownership of quality initiatives
- Must be commutable to Orion Township (Auburn Hills area), MI
- Hybrid role requiring increased on-site presence during initial onboarding and hardware setup, transitioning to approximately 1-2 days per week on-site thereafter
Desired Qualifications
- ISTQB certification
- Healthcare IT experience, including ERP/EHR integrations and familiarity with FHIR and HL7
- Experience with RFID, barcode, inventory management systems, Zebra Android devices, or other hardware-integrated solutions
- Experience helping build or scale a QA organization from the ground up
- Experience with firmware or device connectivity testing
- Experience testing React applications or front-end testing frameworks
- Previous people leadership or mentoring experience
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