Quality Assurance Technical Lead (IT)
Posting Date
10/06/20255200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, United States of AmericaQuality Assurance Technical Lead (IT)
General Purpose of the Job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Lead, Quality Assurance(IT) to spearhead our automation initiatives. This role involves designing and leading end-to-end automation strategies across UI, API, and Database layers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in test automation frameworks, a strategic mindset for scalable test coverage, and leadership experience to mentor and guide a team of automation engineers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Automation Strategy & Leadership
- Define, implement, and lead the test automation strategy aligned with product and release goals.
- Own the automation roadmap and drive continuous improvements in automation practices.
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Development teams to integrate automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.
- Framework Design & Enhancements
- Evaluate, select, and enhance test automation frameworks and tools for UI, API, and DB validation.
- Ensure frameworks are scalable, reusable, and maintainable across multiple projects.
- Develop reusable libraries and custom utilities to extend automation capabilities.
- Test Development & Execution
- Lead the design and implementation of automated test cases for web applications across UI, API, and DB layers.
- Maintain and optimize existing test suites to ensure high reliability and performance.
- Ensure adequate test coverage and fast feedback in agile sprints.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Mentor and guide a team of automation engineers and testers on best practices.
- Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and defect triage meetings.
- Act as a subject matter expert in test automation and quality engineering.
- Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze test results, identify root causes, and contribute to issue resolution.
- Provide metrics and dashboards that reflect automation progress and quality trends.
- Stay updated with the latest trends in test automation and implement relevant innovations.
Education and Experience
- 5+ years' experience in Quality Assurance
- Bachelor's Degree required.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
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