Senior QA Engineer

The Senior QA Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of Intelerad's medical imaging software products through strategic application of manual and automated testing methodologies. This senior-level position leads quality efforts within the R&D team, providing technical guidance to mid-level and junior QA engineers while collaborating closely with software engineers, application specialists, and product managers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and system stability across releases.

Engineers at this level maintain deep knowledge of product features, workflows, and interactions within the broader healthcare imaging ecosystem. They drive innovation in test automation, tooling, and quality assurance strategy while ensuring activities align with regulatory compliance requirements for medical device software.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Test Strategy

• Define and execute comprehensive manual and automated test strategies based on feature requirements and clinical workflows. Lead the specification and implementation of automated testing frameworks and infrastructure. Maintain in-depth understanding of application architecture, external system interactions, and medical imaging technologies including PACS, DICOM, HL7, and VNA standards. Drive innovation in test automation tooling and implement systems for load, stress, and performance testing to ensure product scalability and reliability.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct product-centric system testing activities that validate complex features and ensure overall product health across releases. Execute annual verification and validation activities in accordance with medical device software regulations. Support functional risk assessments and maintain documentation for compliance audits. Ensure all testing activities adhere to Intelerad's established QA workflows and quality standards.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with application specialists and product managers to understand clinical use cases, workflows, and customer requirements. Mentor mid-level and graduate QA team members in healthcare domain knowledge, testing techniques, and best practices. Lead QA input during scrum ceremonies and sprint planning activities. Communicate effectively with product and R&D managers to raise quality concerns and recommend solutions.

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Develop and maintain robust testing infrastructure and environments that support comprehensive quality validation. Implement and manage continuous integration and testing pipelines. Support system release readiness activities by ensuring adequate test coverage and validation of release candidates.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc/BEng in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5-8 years of QA engineering experience, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries

• Proven expertise with automated testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or Ranorex

• In-depth working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and related protocols

• Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, including scripting capabilities

• Proficient use of SQL, ideally with PostgreSQL or Sybase databases

• Strong analytical skills with ability to read and interpret technical documentation and specifications

• Demonstrated ability to compose clear and concise technical written communication

• Firm understanding of security principles and secure software development practices

Preferred Qualifications & Special Requirements

• Experience working in regulated industries (Healthcare, Finance, Legal)

• Familiarity with medical imaging standards such as DICOM and HL7

• Knowledge of PACS technologies and medical imaging workflows

• Strong understanding of programming languages including TypeScript, Python, PHP, C#, C++, Tcl, or C++/CLI

• Experience with infrastructure technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS or Azure

• MSc/MEng in Computer Science or related field

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required for team collaboration or compliance activities.

This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or requirements and Intelerad reserves the right to change it at any time. 

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All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be required to complete a 30 minute online assessment as part of your application.

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Intelerad is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age , disability and genetic information (including family medical history). Intelerad is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Intelerad is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Intelerad uses the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)as a standard for global recruiting and hiring purposes. This prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA defines “disability” as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment

At Intelerad, we believe the path to answers in healthcare should be clear-whether you are waiting for a diagnosis or trying to expedite one. Our medical imaging solutions streamline the flow of information, simplifying complex processes, maximizing efficiencies, and shining a light on the unknown. We empower physicians to get patients the answers they need faster and improve outcomes for everyone. With more accessible imaging, we are getting patients out of the dark.

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and Montreal, Intelerad has nearly 800 employees located in offices across four countries. The company empowers nearly 2,000 healthcare organizations around the world with the speed, scalability, and simplicity needed to increase business performance while, most importantly, improving patient outcomes. Intelerad’s modern enterprise solutions have been acknowledged by a Best in KLAS recognition, ranking #1 for PACS Asia/Oceania in the 2021 Best in KLAS: Global Software (Non-US) report.