Job Description:

American College of Radiology (ACR) is a progressive membership organization representing nearly 40,000 medical specialists in radiological care. As a member of our team, you will join a world leader in patient-centered care advocacy, policy and clinical research, quality and safety. Our culture encourages innovation, diversity, integrity and leadership. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), ACR (the American College of Radiology) has over 500 purpose-driven employees in the Greater Washington, DC and Philadelphia region.

If you share our core values of: * Integrity * Visionary * Excellence * Leadership * Transparency * Member-Driven we need you on our team!

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead, Software QA with a strong background in the healthcare industry to lead our Quality Assurance team. In this role, you will ensure that all software products are thoroughly tested, meet regulatory compliance, and align with industry best practices while reporting to the Director of QA and Test Automation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of healthcare processes, industry regulations (HIPAA, FDA, etc.), and quality standards relevant to healthcare software (DICOM, HL7, etc.).

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers in the testing of healthcare software applications.


• Develop, implement, and maintain QA processes and standards to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance.


• Collaborate with product development, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure testing covers all necessary healthcare regulations and industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, HL7, etc.).


• Design and execute test strategies for healthcare applications, including functional, non-functional, and security testing.


• Ensure thorough testing of healthcare-related software integrations, including EHR/EMR systems, patient portals, and medical devices.


• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, driving continuous improvement in test coverage, efficiency, and defect detection.


• Manage the automation of tests, especially for regression testing, using industry-standard tools.


• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations, and lead efforts to secure patient data.


• Manage the QA budget, resources, and timelines for all healthcare software projects.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments related to software quality.


• Stay up to date on healthcare industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that could impact software testing.

Required Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Health Informatics , or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.


• 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a Lead role.


• Proven experience in the healthcare domain with knowledge of healthcare systems, regulations, and compliance standards (HIPAA, FDA, etc.).


• Strong experience with QA methodologies, tools, and processes (e.g., Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).


• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, TestComplete, JUnit) and scripting.


• Hands-on experience with performance and load testing tools like Jmeter or any related tools


• Familiarity with healthcare-specific software, such as Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.


• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, FHIR, and DICOM.


• Experience working with cloud-based healthcare solutions and ensuring secure handling of patient data.


• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills/Certifications:

• Experience in testing medical devices and their associated software.


• Knowledge of healthcare analytics and AI-driven healthcare solutions.


• Experience in Selenium, Playwright, TestComplete, Jmeter, CI/CD pipelines.


• Certifications such as Certified Software Quality Manager (CSQM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).


• AWS Cloud Practitioner

 

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This position will work a Remote schedule. When working remotely, workers must be self-motivated, possess excellent time management, and be highly organized.  Reliable internet connection is a must! 

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ACR is committed to a total rewards compensation philosophy that includes base salary in addition to our full suite of comprehensive benefits (https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/NOINDEX/HR/ACR-Benefits-Overview.pdf).  ACR’s goal is to pay competitively and equitably.  It is typical for individuals to be hired in the entry to middle of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on each case’s circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the annual compensation range for this position is $106,400 – $149,000.  

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If you would like to put your experience to great use in a professional team-oriented environment, please apply online. To learn more about ACR’s rewarding employee experience, culture, and benefits, visit: https://www.acr.org/About-ACR/Work-With-Us

ACR offers a rewarding employee experience: innovative culture, professional growth potential, competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including a defined contribution pension plan, 403(b); generous paid time off package; insurance plans with the leading providers; flexible spending; tuition reimbursement; training opportunities; and wellness reimbursement.

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ACR offers a rewarding employee experience: innovative culture, professional growth potential, competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including a defined contribution pension plan, 403(b); generous paid time off package; insurance plans with the leading providers; flexible spending; tuition reimbursement; training opportunities; and wellness reimbursement.

To learn more about ACR’s rewarding employee experience, culture, and benefits, visit https://www.acr.org/About-ACR/Work-With-Us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Experience

Required

• 8 - 10 years: 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a Lead role. Proven experience in the healthcare domain with knowledge of healthcare systems, regulations, and compliance standards (HIPAA, FDA, etc.). - Strong experience with QA methodologies, tools, and processes (e.g., Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, TestComplete, JUnit), scripting and perf/load testing tools like Jmeter

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field

Skills

Required

• Picture Archiving and Communication System


• JIRA


• Project Management


• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)


• DICOM and HL7 Standards


• HIPAA Compliance


• SQL


• Quality Assurance / Quality Control


• C# Programming Language


• .NET

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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