QA Tester Lead (Director or Manager) – QNXT Testing / D-SNP – CA Health Plans

AXIOM Systems, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIOM Systems, Inc. is looking for a highly experienced QA Tester Lead at Director or Manager level for QNXT testing in California health plans. This strategic role combines hands-on QA testing expertise with leadership, where the candidate will manage QA teams, drive QA strategies, and ensure quality objectives are met through effective communication with executives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• 5+ years in a QA Manager or Director role in healthcare.
• 3 years direct QNXT experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA efforts including functional and system testing.
• Act as a trusted QA consultant to program managers and stakeholders.
• Develop and enforce QA processes and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

QA Best Practices

Executive Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Job description

QA Tester Lead (Director or Manager) – QNXT Testing / D-SNP – CA Health Plans

QA Tester Lead (Director or Manager) – QNXT Testing / D-SNP – CA Health Plans

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NOT AVAILABLE TO: H1-B OR 3RD PARTY VENDORS

AXIOM Systems is seeking a highly experienced QA Leader (Manager/Director level) to serve as a QA Tester Lead SME with a specialized focus on QNXT testing and Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) within California health plans. This strategic role combines hands-on manual testing expertise with senior-level management, offering the opportunity to lead testing teams, drive QA strategy, and consult with executive stakeholders on quality initiatives in the healthcare space.

The ideal candidate brings a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare domain, strong leadership in QA best practices across all levels of testing, and the ability to guide clients toward successful outcomes through clear, executive-level communication and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end QA efforts, including functional, regression, UAT, integration, and system testing, for QNXT systems supporting D-SNP programs in California.
• Manage QA teams and provide strategic direction, performance oversight, and resource planning to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Act as a trusted QA consultant, interfacing regularly with executives, program managers, and stakeholders, presenting testing strategies, results, risks, and solutions with clarity and confidence.
• Serve as the SME for QNXT, offering guidance on configuration, data validation, and claims processing within CA Medicaid and Medicare plans.
• Develop and enforce QA processes, standards, and best practices to ensure scalable and repeatable testing frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and training to QA staff while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with business and IT leadership to align QA strategies with overall project goals and compliance requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 5+ years in a QA Manager or Director role within the healthcare industry.
• Minimum 3 years of direct QNXT experience within California health plans.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary QA teams across complex healthcare implementations.
• Deep understanding of the entire healthcare lifecycle, including claims, enrollment, provider, encounter, and regulatory testing.
• Extensive background in manual testing with the ability to design strategic test plans and lead defect triage and resolution processes.
• Strong consulting presence, with demonstrated ability to present to executive leadership and translate technical findings into business value.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

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