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How you can make a difference  

The AVP Quality Engineering & Release Management role is a key engineering leader reporting to the Head of Engineering, responsible for defining and executing the enterprise Quality strategy for HealthEquity across three distinct ecosystems: our flagship platform, the platform for our Reimbursement Accounts Product, and our specialized Mobile suite. This role will lead a federated organization of Core Quality COE/Infrastructure team, Release Management team and a team of Software Development Engineers in Test, who are embedded within Scrum teams but report centrally to you.  This leader's mission is to harmonize quality standards, modernize our release machinery, and pioneer the integration of Agentic AI to move us toward a self-healing, autonomous testing and release lifecycle. This role reports to the Head of Engineering.

What you'll be doing 

• Lead a Core Quality COE/Infrastructure team, and Release Management team.
• Manage a high-performing, matrixed team of Software Development Engineers in Test. Ensure a consistent "Quality First" culture while allowing for the speed and autonomy of embedded Scrum teams.
• Establish a single source of truth for quality metrics (e.g., DORA metrics, escaped defect rates, code coverage) across all of our platforms.
• Lead the implementation of Agentic AI to move beyond static scripts. Drive the adoption of AI agents that can autonomously discover bugs, generate test cases, and self-heal broken tests.
• Utilize machine learning to predict release risks and automate "Go/No-Go" decisions based on historical performance and real-time telemetry.
• Design and maintain the release "trains" for multiple backend Platforms and Mobile, ensuring backend dependencies are synchronized with Mobile app store deployments.
• Own the strategy and uptime for all lower environments (Dev, QA, UAT). Drive the transition toward ephemeral, containerized environments that reduce "environment drift" bottlenecks.
• Act as the primary bridge between Product, Engineering, Security and DevOps. You must be able to influence leaders across different legacy stacks and any newly created teams.
• Own enterprise-wide quality reporting and deliver executive-level insights.
• Partner with Architecture to evolve tooling, test frameworks, and CI/CD integrations.
• Establish rigorous release governance, scheduling, coordination, documentation, and communications.
• Define and enforce release criteria, quality gates, and rollback processes.
• Drive improvements across release predictability, throughput, quality, and speed.
• Build and foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor QA leaders and build strong career paths and technical ladders.
• Manage a global talent strategy balancing FTE, nearshore, and offshore resources.
• Partner closely with Engineering Teams, Compliance, Security, Audit, Architecture and PMO to meet SOX/SOC2 and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in strategic planning for platform modernization and architectural evolution.

What you will need to be successful

• 12+ years in Software Engineering/Quality leadership, with at least 5 years at the Director or AVP level.
• Proven track record of managing quality for large-scale distributed systems and complex mobile ecosystems (iOS/Android).
• Experience navigating the technical and cultural integration of acquired platforms.
• Deep understanding of LLMs and AI Agents (e.g., AutoGPT, LangChain frameworks) applied to the SDLC. We are looking for a leader who treats AI as a core engineer, not just a tool.
• Proficiency in CI/CD orchestration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions), cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), and mobile testing frameworks.
• Ability to "speak the language" of both legacy monoliths and modern microservices.
• A bias for action. You don't just identify bottlenecks; you clear them.
• Ability to translate complex quality data into actionable insights for C-suite stakeholders. 

The actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision 
• HSA contribution and match 
• Dependent care FSA match 
• Uncapped paid time off 
• Paid parental leave 
• 401(k) match 
• Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs 
• Ongoing education& tuition assistance 
• Gym and fitness reimbursement 
• Wellness program incentives 

Onboarding & Travel

This is a remote role, with an in-person onboarding training component. New team members must participate in Trailhead, HealthEquity's immersive onboarding experience Trailhead is designed to foster meaningful connections, support your integration into the organization, and equip you with a strong understanding of our business. Trailhead participation is a key expectation of this role. Trailhead is held onsite at our headquarters once per quarter. HealthEquity covers all required travel and accommodations. 

This role may begin with a virtual, self-paced onboarding experience, followed by a mandatory onsite Trailhead session at a later date.

HealthEquity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to team members with qualifying disabilities. Should you be selected for this role and require an accommodation, we will put you in touch with our Benefits Team so you can begin the accommodation request process.

HealthEquity has a vision that by2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position. Click here to learn more. 

You belong at HealthEquity!

HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an employer where no matter your background or identity - you feel welcome and included. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our EEO policy, or about HealthEquity's applicant disability accommodation, drug-free-workplace, background check, and E-Verify policies, please visit our Careers page.

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At HealthEquity, our goal is to save and improve lives by empowering healthcare consumers. This shared purpose inspires everything we do, including how we approach hiring. Our process is designed to get to know the real you: your skills, experiences, and potential to make a difference. We value honesty, originality, and the courage to do the right thing, even when it is not the easiest path. Showing up as your authentic self reflects these values and helps us build something truly remarkable together.

As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at HealthEquity. Using AI to support resume writing, research, or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills.  For other key parts of our interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to HealthEquity.

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