[Remote] Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Raas Infotek is looking for a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to define and manage the QA strategy for Annuity Policy Administration Systems. The role involves establishing quality standards, leading defect triage, and driving automation strategies while managing stakeholder expectations across various teams.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the end-to-end QA strategy and test architecture for ALIP-based Annuity transformation programsEstablish quality standards, governance models, and best practices aligned with Guardian Life enterprise QA and risk frameworksServe as the onsite QA face-off lead , managing stakeholder expectations across business, IT, actuarial, compliance, and PMO teamsProvide domain leadership for Annuities , including Fixed and Variable Annuities, riders, payouts, surrenders, fees, and annuitization scenariosValidate ALIP product configuration, rules, transactions, and integrations from a quality and business correctness standpointOwn and review Master Test Plans, Phase-wise Test Strategies, and Release Readiness criteria Govern test execution across SIT, E2E, Regression, UAT support, Parallel Runs, and Dress Rehearsals Ensure strong requirements-to-test traceability and proactive defect preventionLead defect triage, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation for high-severity and cross-system issuesDefine and drive automation strategy for ALIP, focusing on API, service-level, and regression automationEstablish test data management and data validation strategies for complex annuity contracts and financial scenariosEnsure accuracy of financial calculations, accounting feeds, and downstream reporting validationsLead and mentor offshore QA teams , enabling effective handoffs, standards adherence, and delivery excellenceProvide executive-level quality metrics and dashboards , highlighting risk, coverage, defect trends, and readinessSupport regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and production readiness assessments with robust QA artifactsDrive continuous improvement initiatives , including shift-left testing, risk-based testing, and Agile/Scaled Agile QE adoptionAct as a quality transformation partner , reducing cost of quality while improving speed, reliability, and customer outcomesSkillsMinimum experience: 12 plus yearsVisa: USC/ Green card/ GC-EAD/ H1BDefine and own the end-to-end QA strategy and test architecture for ALIP-based Annuity transformation programsEstablish quality standards, governance models, and best practices aligned with Guardian Life enterprise QA and risk frameworksServe as the onsite QA face-off lead, managing stakeholder expectations across business, IT, actuarial, compliance, and PMO teamsProvide domain leadership for Annuities, including Fixed and Variable Annuities, riders, payouts, surrenders, fees, and annuitization scenariosValidate ALIP product configuration, rules, transactions, and integrations from a quality and business correctness standpointOwn and review Master Test Plans, Phase-wise Test Strategies, and Release Readiness criteriaGovern test execution across SIT, E2E, Regression, UAT support, Parallel Runs, and Dress RehearsalsEnsure strong requirements-to-test traceability and proactive defect preventionLead defect triage, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation for high-severity and cross-system issuesDefine and drive automation strategy for ALIP, focusing on API, service-level, and regression automationEstablish test data management and data validation strategies for complex annuity contracts and financial scenariosEnsure accuracy of financial calculations, accounting feeds, and downstream reporting validationsLead and mentor offshore QA teams, enabling effective handoffs, standards adherence, and delivery excellenceProvide executive-level quality metrics and dashboards, highlighting risk, coverage, defect trends, and readinessSupport regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and production readiness assessments with robust QA artifactsDrive continuous improvement initiatives, including shift-left testing, risk-based testing, and Agile/Scaled Agile QE adoptionAct as a quality transformation partner, reducing cost of quality while improving speed, reliability, and customer outcomesBenefitsRemote work is ok with travel needsCompany OverviewRAAS Infotek is a full spectrum global Information Technology services company, providing end-to-end business solutions. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://raasinfotek.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipRaas Infotek has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 52 in 2025, 55 in 2024, 62 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 61 in 2021, 44 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.