Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.
Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.
Job Description
At Inovalon, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to lead a team of engineers working on automating various aspects of application testing. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the automation strategy, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and leveraging the latest technologies to optimize testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a deep understanding of modern test automation tools and practices. Demonstrates a blend of leadership, technical proficiency, and strategic thinking.
The Senior Manager will be responsible for guiding the team in designing, developing, and building automation test strategies, plans, and test scripts based on product and business requirements to reduce the repeated manual tests and increase effectiveness, efficiency, and ensure coverage of software testing. This includes automated testing for functional, security, regression, performance, API testing, and end-to-end testing.
You will collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver customized automation solutions that meet product needs while driving continuous improvement. With the chance to work on business-critical products and applications, you will have many opportunities to demonstrate your leadership skills, coach, and mentor junior team members, and develop lasting relationships. As you take ownership of automation testing strategies, we will support you in building your consultancy, technical, and product management skills to drive your career forward.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
· Develop and execute a comprehensive test automation strategy aligned with overall business and product objectives.
· Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
· Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software.
Technical Oversight
· Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks using modern tools and technologies.
· Ensure integration of test automation into CI/CD pipelines for efficient and continuous testing.
· Evaluate and implement emerging testing technologies, including cloud-based testing platforms and containerized testing environments.
· Build, maintain, and execute automation test scripts and frameworks to enhance test coverage across various testing phases.
· Collaborate with BU leaders to understand their business requirements and implement automated testing processes to improve the speed and accuracy of testing.
Process and Quality Management
· Implement and improve automation frameworks, ensuring that they adhere to best practices and governance standards.
· Establish and enforce testing standards and best practices to ensure a high-quality software delivery process.
· Implement metrics and reporting mechanisms to track performance, identify trends, and drive improvements.
· Track and report test progress to stakeholders, including developing dashboards to communicate results.
· Proactively manage risks and resolve technical challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
Process Improvement
· Participate in ongoing process improvement efforts to ensure test automation is promoted and applied effectively across multiple products and applications
· Evaluate existing automation tools and test scripts to further enhance them
· Integrating the automation tools with CI/CD pipeline
Team Management and Development:
· Mentor and manage a team of test automation engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
· Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to build technical capabilities within the team.
· Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of test processes across the organization.
Effective Communication and Collaboration:
· Act as a key liaison between development, operations, and business teams to ensure testing requirements are understood and met.
· Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Facilitate meetings, reviews, and status updates regarding test automation initiatives.
Attributes for Success
· Strong leadership and team coordination skills to oversee test automation efforts and deliver solutions.
· Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks that align with organization goals.
· Ability to engage with business stakeholders to develop automation strategies and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
· Skilled in providing test reports and progress updates to internal and external stakeholders.
· Ability to mentor junior team members and drive best practices across the team.
Technical Skills
· Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C#.
· Extensive experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, or similar.
· In-depth understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies, hands-on experience with version control tools like Azure Dev Ops, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar.
· Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines for test automation using platforms like (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is highly desirable.
· Familiar with test management tools like Azure Test Plans, TestRail, Zephyr for test case traceability and defect management.
· Proven track record in designing and implementing automation frameworks and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
Required Qualifications
· A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
· Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role focused on automation.
· A deep understanding of testing methodologies and familiarity with the SDLC.
· 3+ years of experience in a test Automation Manager or Sr. Manager role.
· Proven experience working with team(s) size of 10-20+ members.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Good to Have
· Demonstrated behaviors who have done something differently, questioned the status quo, courage to try innovative approaches / techniques not upset with failure.
· Should be dynamic in thinking and use modern technologies for faster implementation and take advantage of AI tools or modern techniques.
· Familiarity with AI/ML-powered testing tools and techniques.
· Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.
By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.
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