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The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in building and scaling quality engineering practices, driving test automation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable software products.\nThis role requires a strong technology leader who can define the quality engineering vision, establish robust testing strategies, and foster a culture of quality across engineering, product, and business teams. 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