Software Systems Quality Assurance Manager

EPM Scientific; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific in San Diego, CA is seeking a Software Systems Quality Assurance Manager to lead a growing QA team responsible for reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance of cloud-based software products. This hybrid role offers opportunities to shape QA strategy and mentor onshore and offshore team members.

You will drive test plans, implement automation where appropriate, and partner with product and engineering to ensure release readiness in a MedTech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field with 5+ years of software QA experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or team management within a QA function.
• Strong background in testing cloud-based software systems with hands-on automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, API testing, and defect management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of a cross-functional QA team, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Oversee planning and execution of manual and automated testing across cloud-based applications and mobile platforms.
• Develop, review, and improve test plans, scenarios, and scripts to ensure comprehensive validation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

QA automation

CI/CD

API testing

Defect management

Selenium

Playwright

Distributed teams management

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Low-code testing solutions

Job description

Role: Software Systems Quality Assurance Manager

Location: San Diego, CA - Hybrid (3 days on-site)

EPM is partnered with an established, leading MedTech in the Orthopedic space. They are looking for a leader to guide a growing team responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of their cloud‑based software products. This role offers the opportunity to shape QA strategy, elevate testing practices, and mentor a diverse group of onshore and offshore team members. It's one of those rare opportunities where career growth is balanced with the stability of the company

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day activities of a cross‑functional QA team, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Oversee planning and execution of manual and automated testing across cloud‑based applications and mobile platforms.
• Develop, review, and improve test plans, scenarios, and scripts to ensure comprehensive validation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related technical field, with 5+ years of professional software QA experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or team‑management experience within a QA function.
• Strong background in testing cloud‑based software systems, including hands‑on work with automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, API testing, and defect management tools.

Requirements

• Proficiency with modern automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or low‑code testing solutions.
• Ability to manage distributed teams across onshore/offshore locations while ensuring alignment and workload balance.
• Strong communication skills for presenting QA metrics, risks, and release readiness to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.