Lead QA & Release Engineer

The Lead QA & Release Engineer at Sully.ai is responsible for developing and implementing our QA and release engineering strategy. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, establishing CI/CD processes for seamless software deployments, and leading the Quality and Release team to ensure high-quality product releases. You will work closely with engineering teams to streamline build and deployment automation.

To apply for the Lead QA & Release Engineer role at Sully.ai, candidates should have at least 7 years of full-stack QA experience, particularly in fast-paced startup environments. Strong skills in robotic process automation, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Selenium are crucial. Additionally, experience managing QA teams across different time zones and a solid understanding of build systems and version control practices are highly desirable.

The Lead QA & Release Engineer at Sully.ai works with various technologies including ReactJS for frontend development, Node.js and Express.js for the backend, and NoSQL/SQL databases. Additionally, familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services like GCP, Azure, and AWS is essential for this role.

Sully.ai fosters a remote-first culture that values flexibility and collaboration among its team members. As the Lead QA & Release Engineer, you’ll work in a mission-driven environment where your contributions directly impact the healthcare sector. The company encourages innovation and communication, allowing you to build partnerships that enhance healthcare delivery.

Sully.ai is committed to supporting career growth for its employees, including the Lead QA & Release Engineer. By joining early in the company's journey, you'll have the chance to shape the product roadmap while working closely with leadership. Continuous learning opportunities and a culture that values innovation enable you to elevate your skill set and make a real difference in the healthcare industry.

In your response, highlight specific frameworks you've used, such as Selenium or other automation tools. Emphasize your role in developing these frameworks and how they improved release quality and efficiency.

Discuss your experience with setting up CI/CD pipelines, focusing on automated testing, version control, and deployment processes. Illustrate your understanding of how these practices contribute to faster, more reliable software releases.

Explain your approach to prioritization, such as using project management tools or methodologies like Agile. Share examples of how this has helped you meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with your team.

Share your experience in fostering a collaborative environment through regular meetings, shared goals, and clear communication. Discuss how this collaboration positively impacted product quality and team morale.

Provide specific examples of difficult situations you've encountered and the proactive steps you took to resolve them, showcasing your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Discuss your commitment to professional development through reading industry publications, attending conferences, or participating in online communities. Highlight how you apply this knowledge to your work.

Detail your leadership role, emphasizing communication, planning, and execution strategies you employed to guide your team to a successful outcome.

Elaborate on projects where you have implemented RPA solutions, the challenges faced, and the improvements achieved in efficiency or quality as a result.

Discuss key metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and release frequency. Explain how monitoring these metrics helps you make informed decisions and improve QA processes.

Share your mentorship philosophy, focusing on how you share knowledge and encourage development among less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning.