Quality Assurance and Engineering Lead

Living the vision of Advancing the business of healthcare today for a better tomorrow Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) works to perpetuate success throughout the healthcare industry as the premier association for professionals who lead medical practices. Since 1926 through data people insights and advocacy MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. We believe the future is what you make it and were here to support the people who are ready to make the world a better place. Tomorrow will be remarkable because MGMA is here to help.

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA is looking for a Quality Assurance and Engineering Lead to join our Denver/hybrid team.

The QE/QA Lead is responsible for overseeing the development implementation and continuous improvement of quality engineering and assurance practices within the organization. This individual will not only lead the QE/QA capability for the organization but also actively contribute to creating and optimizing quality processes frameworks and pipelines. As the leader of these disciplines the QE/QA Lead will ensure the effective execution of testing procedures the establishment of best practices and the successful delivery of high-quality software products. The role also involves overseeing the work of contract QA professionals to maintain high standards of quality and consistency across projects.

This position requires a blend of technical skills in both Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance with a focus on hands-on testing and leadership. The QE/QA Lead will be expected to balance both the tactical and strategic aspects of quality management and lead the team toward achieving high standards of software quality.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the Director of Engineering and Architecture manage the overall strategy for quality engineering and quality assurance processes within the organization ensuring alignment with project objectives timelines and industry standards.
• Design develop and implement automated testing pipelines that integrate seamlessly into the development lifecycle ensuring continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) of quality code.
• Create document and communicate standard QA processes and methodologies that ensure consistent high-quality development practices across teams.
• Perform hands-on testing activities including test case creation execution of test scenarios and reporting to directly contribute to ensuring product quality.
• Guide contract QA professionals to ensure quality standards are met reviewing and approving their work providing feedback and addressing any concerns.
• Work closely with developers product managers and other stakeholders to define test plans review test results and drive decisions that improve overall quality.
• Establish and track key quality metrics analyzing trends to proactively identify areas for improvement in both processes and products.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in testing quality assurance and quality engineering practices ensuring that the team remains on the cutting edge of industry standards and tools.
• Mentor team members share knowledge of testing methodologies tools and best practices and foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Ability to consistently promote support work and act in a manner in support of MGMAs mission vision and values.
• Proficient in developing maintaining and optimizing automated QE pipelines CI/CD frameworks and test automation tools (e.g. Selenium Jenkins GitLab CI etc.).
• In-depth understanding of various QA methodologies including manual testing automation testing regression testing load testing and performance testing.
• Ability to create detailed reusable and effective test cases ensuring thorough test coverage for all aspects of the software.
• Experience in creating and documenting processes and workflows that drive quality improvements and streamline testing procedures.
• Ability to provide leadership without formal authority effectively guiding and mentoring team members and contract QA professionals ensuring the successful execution of quality assurance strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers product owners and external contractors.
• Ability to identify problems prioritize tasks and work independently or with the team to drive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in testing and documentation.
• Able to manage time effectively prioritize tasks and oversee multiple QA projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Education

• Bachelors degree required preferably in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field required.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance with a proven track record of leading teams and managing quality processes required.
• Experience with test automation frameworks CI/CD tools and cloud platforms required.
• Advanced certifications in QA or QE preferred (e.g. ISTQB Certified Agile Tester etc.).

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Working environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed in an indoor professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers fax machines and scanners.
• Regular predictable attendance is required.

Physical Activities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees in this role to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job employee is regularly required to successfully interact and accurately exchange information using the following suite of verbal and non-verbal communication skills critical to expressing oneself and conducting professional interactions on behalf of the business:

• Ability to read write edit
• Ability to converse discuss convey
• Also includes interactive engagement with software applications computer graphics and the ability to conduct internet research.

While performing the duties of this job employee is regularly required to successfully navigate scenarios requiring the following observational abilities:

• Ability to perceive identify recognize
• Ability to detect determine discern judge
• Ability to assess estimate compare

This is a largely sedentary role so employee must be able to remain in a sedentary position while focusing for extended periods of time throughout the workday. Position also requires occasional movement inside the office to access file cabinets printers etc. While performing the duties of this job employee is regularly required to successfully navigate scenarios requiring the following operational abilities:

• Ability to operate PC/keyboard and other office productivity equipment
• Ability to position self to traverse/navigate around typical office setting
• Ability pull/push lift open/close grasp/manipulate transport up to 10 lbs.

Why Work for Us

MGMA prides itself on providing team members from all walks of life with an inclusive work environment and comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage life insurance and both short- and long-term disability. We invest in our employees growth with a 401(k) plan featuring company match profit-sharing and professional development opportunities. We prioritize work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule an employee assistance program and a generous time off package which includes three weeks of vacation 80 hours of sick time and 11 paid holidays. From a flexible spending account and on-site fitness center to volunteer opportunities and tuition assistance MGMA is committed to giving employees a well-rounded and gratifying employment experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered according to their individual qualifications abilities experience and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity race religion color national origin ancestry age disability sexual orientation veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

MGMA does not engage in immigration sponsorship.

The application deadline is June 27 2025. This may be extended in the event additional time is necessary to receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates. The approximate salary range for this position is $93000 - $120000 depending on the skills education and experience of the candidate.