About the Opportunity
This position is ideal for a mid-to-senior level SQA Engineer to join the System Integration Team at Align Technology . In this role, you will design, develop, and implement test plans and strategies to verify complex system requirements and solution designs.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams —including Clinical, Technology, Enterprise, Product Owners, Software Engineers, Application QA, and Business Analysts—to validate end-to-end systems integration , ensure data integrity , and identify root causes of system behavior. Your contributions will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of Align's product workflows , from conception through delivery at scale.
Role Expectations
Core Responsibilities
- Analyze and understand requirements and solution design documents (SOR, SRS).
- Design, develop, and execute detailed end-to-end test cases to validate workflows and data flows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct ambiguity reviews , identify design gaps , and assess risks for roadmap project deliveries.
- Actively support Business User Previews and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) .
- Participate in Agile feature-based delivery cycles to assess impacts on integration testing.
- Act as an internal SME and guide other team members on Align's product ecosystem .
- Partner with SDETs to enable automation of manual test cases and propose test automation use cases.
- Continuously improve the System Integration Functional Test process .
- Work with system logs, APIs , and databases to validate backend data and system behavior.
- Analyze defects, debug test failures, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
- Represent QA in project-level discussions , contributing to the product definition and test coverage planning.
- Assist in understanding and replicating customer-reported issues .
- Use test management tools to manage test assets and defect tracking.
What We're Looking For
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science , Engineering , or a related technical field.Experience
6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance , ideally with a focus on System Integration testing.Hands-on experience designing test plans, scenarios, and reports for complex enterprise systems (e.g., SAP , Salesforce ).Proficiency with ALM tools for test management and defect tracking.Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments .Demonstrated ability to read and derive test cases from technical documentation (SOR / SRS).Familiarity with version control systems and CI / CD pipelines.Basic programming knowledge and test automation understanding.Proficient in working with databases , API testing , web services , and system logs .Exposure to automation tools and frameworks is preferred.Nice to Have
Knowledge of enterprise system integration scenarios involving tools like SAP, Salesforce, or other large-scale platforms.Exposure to automation frameworks and scripting for E2E regression.Experience supporting testing across multiple geographies or distributed teams.Key Skills and Attributes
Strong tester mindset – curiosity-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive.Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills in a multi-tier web architecture .Strong understanding of data integrity across system boundaries.Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.Adaptability to changing project scopes and priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team .Self-motivated, passionate, and committed to continuous improvement .High professional ethics and ownership of assigned responsibilities.Skills Required
System Integration, Test Cases, Software Quality Assurance, enterprise systems