Impiricus is hiring a VP, QA Automation to define and lead our enterprise-wide quality automation strategy at scale. You will own the vision and execution of automation across web, mobile, and API platforms, ensuring our products meet high standards of reliability and performance in a mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute the enterprise-wide QA automation strategy.
- Establish scalable, modern automation frameworks across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and APIs from scratch.
- Build a culture where quality is embedded early and continuously in the development lifecycle.
- Define KPIs, quality metrics, and reporting frameworks for executive visibility.
- Oversee integration of automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
- Champion modern testing methodologies, tooling, and AI-driven automation practices.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a QA Automation team of 10+ engineers.
- Hire, develop, and retain high-performing automation talent.
- Establish best practices in test strategy, framework design, and test data management.
- Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to align quality strategy with roadmap priorities.
- Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on quality, risk, and scalability.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in QA Automation leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience leading QA teams of 10+ employees.
- Demonstrated experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
- Strong hands-on background in test automation tools and frameworks.
- Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Golang, or TypeScript.
- Deep understanding of mobile app testing challenges across both iOS and Android ecosystems.
- Experience working in fast-paced startup environments.
- Strong analytical, communication, and executive-level leadership skills.
Nice to Have
- ISTQB Advanced Level (Test Manager or Test Automation Engineer) certification.
- Certified Test Automation Engineer (CTAE) or equivalent certification.
- Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification.
Technical Stack
- Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, RestAssured
- Python, Golang, TypeScript
Team & Environment
You will lead and scale a QA Automation team of 10+ engineers, reporting directly to the CTO.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $200,000-$240,000
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare concierge
- HSA, FSA & DCFSA: Pre-tax savings options with monthly employer contributions to HSA
- 100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Paid parental leave (available after 6 months)
- Home Office Setup provided
- 401(k) with company match
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Atlanta, GA or NYC, NY.
Impiricus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
