Staff Software Engineer (QA focus)

Overview We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with strong QA focus to join the Identity Manager development team. This role combines deep software engineering expertise with quality leadership responsibilities. You will act as a technical authority in test architecture, quality strategy, and release confidence while remaining hands-on in automation, system validation, and complex defect analysis. This is not a traditional QA role — it is a senior engineering position with end-to-end ownership of product quality. Responsibilities Define and drive the quality strategy for Identity Manager (Modules) Architect and evolve automated test frameworks (unit, integration, system, performance) Ensure high release confidence for enterprise-scale deployments Lead root cause analysis of complex cross-component defects Improve testability, observability, and diagnosability of the product Establish measurable quality metrics (coverage, escape rate, reliability trends) Mentor engineers in quality-first engineering practices Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements with strong automation focus Support critical customer escalations with deep technical investigation Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software engineering or test engineering Strong programming skills (C# / .NET preferred) Proven experience designing scalable test automation frameworks Deep understanding of: Enterprise backend systems Database validation and SQL Integration and API testing Performance and reliability testing Experience working in complex, configurable enterprise platforms Confident English proficiency, both written and spoken. Strong debugging and analytical skills Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, test generation, productivity tools) or openness to actively adopt them Ability to influence engineering quality standards across teams Preferred qualifications Experience in IAM / Identity Governance domain Experience modernizing legacy test frameworks Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure preferred) CI/CD and DevOps mindset Experience working in highly regulated or security-sensitive environments Company Description Solstice Analytics enables organizations of all sizes to better secure, manage, monitor, protect, and analyze information and infrastructure to help fuel innovation and drive their businesses forward. With team members around the globe, we intend to continue to grow revenues and add value to customers. When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to build and develop products at a scale few others can provide. Our product portfolio serves a large base of customers and we are addressing the strategic imperatives for enterprise businesses. Working with some of the most talented employees the industry has to offer, we provide enhanced career opportunities for team members to learn and grow in a rapidly changing environment. Why work with us? -Life at Solstice Analytics means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology. -When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution. -Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships. -We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential. -Our team members’ health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work. Solstice Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Solstice Analytics is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Solstice Analytics are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 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