QA Director centralizing India-based testing for Catalis government SaaS and payments platforms. Transforming automation, accessibility, performance, and AI-driven quality engineering.
Responsibilities
Establish and lead a centralized shared services QA organization based in India across five product verticals
Define the target operating model, team structure, roles, and service delivery framework
Design and implement governance, SLAs, demand management, capacity planning, and resource allocation processes
Establish unified quality standards, policies, methodologies, and best practices
Own the QA roadmap and champion shift-left quality across the SDLC
Directly manage and develop offshore QA Managers in India and their QA Analyst teams
Build high-performing teams through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, career development, and skill-building programs
Establish communication and collaboration practices across India-based teams and US/Canada stakeholders
Drive KPIs, reporting cadences, engagement, and change management during team consolidation
Develop and execute AI-augmented quality engineering and intelligent automation initiatives
Evaluate and govern AI-assisted testing tools and establish responsible-use standards
Architect standardized test automation frameworks using Playwright or comparable tools
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and promote reusable components and utilities
Lead enterprise-wide adoption of the Aqua test case management platform
Oversee test strategies, plans, cases, and execution across functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing
Define performance testing strategy and oversee load, stress, soak, and spike testing
Establish performance baselines, SLA thresholds, entry and exit criteria, and release-readiness standards
Align QA activities with Scrum and DevOps methodologies using Jira
Represent QA in client-facing discussions and communicate quality risks, timelines, and mitigation strategies
Report QA program status, shared services metrics, and roadmap updates to executives and clients
Own enterprise accessibility testing and WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance
Define accessibility standards and tooling, integrate checks into CI/CD, and oversee audits and remediation
Maintain VPATs for each product
Define enterprise QA metrics and drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, documentation, and communities of practice
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role
Proven experience building and leading a centralized shared services QA organization, ideally in India; this is a critical requirement
Experience with operating model design, team structure, SLA definition, demand management, and cross-vertical service delivery
Demonstrated success managing large-scale offshore QA teams in India
Deep understanding of the India talent market, engagement models, communication strategies, cultural nuances, and performance management across time zones
Track record of consolidating fragmented or siloed QA functions into a unified organization with standardized processes and tools
Experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to transform QA practices
Experience with AI-assisted testing tools, intelligent test generation, and predictive quality analytics
Hands-on experience with modern test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress
Experience implementing an enterprise test case management platform
Experience leading WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility testing programs
Experience with accessibility tooling, audits, and remediation workflows
Experience defining and implementing performance and load testing strategies, including tools such as k6, Locust, or JMeter, and CI/CD integration
Deep expertise in shift-left testing and embedding quality into early SDLC phases
Strong proficiency with Jira for defect tracking and QA workflow management
Ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams across geographies
Strong understanding of Scrum and DevOps/CI/CD practices
Exceptional change management and organizational development skills
Willingness and ability to travel to India periodically, estimated at 15–20%
Preferred: enterprise SaaS, government technology, or multi-vertical software product experience
Preferred: familiarity with government technology domains
Preferred: GCC or shared services center setup and operations experience
Preferred: ISTQB Advanced or Expert certification or equivalent
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO (paid time off)
HSA and FSA options
401(k) plan with matching contributions
Paid parental leave
ABLE matching contributions for the disability community
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Group term life insurance
Financial and legal assistance through the EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Mission-driven, dynamic, and supportive work environment
Opportunity to impact government services and citizens' lives
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