QA Architect / Consultant

As a QA Architect/Consultant, your role involves leading Quality Assurance initiatives and ensuring the delivery of high-quality enterprise software solutions. You will be responsible for driving the test automation strategy, designing scalable test automation frameworks, and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to meet quality standards and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Drive the test automation strategy and set technical direction for QA initiatives. - Design, develop, and maintain modular, reusable, and scalable test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium. - Select appropriate test cases for automation based on ROI, risk, and application stability. - Maintain and update automation scripts in dynamic environments with frequent code and feature changes. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous feedback and early defect detection. - Implement automation best practices including Page Object Model (POM) and modular design. - Manage test data efficiently to support automated testing. - Utilize Test Management tools like JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr for traceability and reporting. - Conduct comprehensive API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI. - Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities and lead the QA Automation team. - Ensure the quality of test plans, test cases, and defect reporting processes. - Continuously improve testing processes and deploy new test tools and methodologies. - Communicate test progress, quality metrics, risks, and project statuses to stakeholders. Required Qualifications: - 7+ years of experience in the software industry with proven leadership in QA initiatives. - Minimum 5 years in test automation, with at least 3 years at a senior or architect level. - Hands-on expertise with Selenium WebDriver with Java. - Experience with CI tools like Jenkins and test management tools. - Deep understanding of QA methodologies, testing tools, and processes. - Strong scripting and development skills across various programming languages. - Solid database knowledge, including SQL and procedural language experience. - Experience with Cloud platforms and testing strategies. - University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent. Desired Skills & Competencies: - Strong background in designing automated test frameworks for web applications. - Experience with Agile development methodologies and performance testing tools. - Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. - Excellent communication skills and track record of building high-performing QA teams. Personality Traits: - Passionate about software quality and test engineering excellence. - Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable. - Flexible, adaptable, and quick to learn new technologies. - Critical thinker with problem-solving abilities. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. If you join us, you will have the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide QA strategies, work on cutting-edge software solutions, innovate testing methodologies, and contribute to high-impact projects globally.,