QA Architect / Consultant

Job Title: QA Architect / Consultant

Position Summary:

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, fast-paced environments with frequent code and feature changes. 
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent to ensure continuous feedback and early defect detection. 
• Implement automation best practices including Page Object Model (POM), modular design, and reusable components for scalable test suites. 
• Manage and provision test data efficiently to support automated testing. 
• Utilize Test Management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr to ensure traceability and comprehensive reporting. 
• Conduct comprehensive API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI. 
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner is a strong advantage. 
• Exposure to containerized testing environments leveraging Docker or Test Containers. 
• Knowledge of cloud-based cross-browser and cross-platform testing platforms like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs. 
• Collaborate with development, business, and QA teams to identify automation opportunities. 
• Lead, mentor, and guide the QA Automation team. 
• Oversee and ensure the quality of test plans, test cases, and defect reporting processes. 
• Continuously improve testing processes and develop ROI models to track benefits of automation. 
• Research, evaluate, and deploy new test tools and methodologies. 
• Manage and maintain test environments. 
• 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. 
• Demonstrated experience in selecting, designing, and implementing test automation frameworks. 
• Strong hands-on expertise with Selenium WebDriver with Java. 
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr, and other test management tools. 
• Proven expertise in Continuous Integration (CI) tools, such as Jenkins. 
• Deep understanding of formal QA methodologies, testing tools, and processes. 
• Strong scripting and development skills across a broad range of programming languages. 
• Solid database knowledge, including hands-on SQL and procedural language experience. 
• Experience with Cloud platforms and testing strategies in cloud environments. 
• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent discipline. 

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strong background in designing automated test frameworks for web applications. 
• Deep understanding of end-to-end systems testing, including mixed technology environments. 
• Proven success working with Agile development methodologies. 
• Experience with performance testing and service virtualization tools. 
• Hands-on experience with quality testing tools such as TestNG, TestRail, etc. 
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Track record of being a 'hands-on' leader, capable of building and managing high-performing QA teams. 

Personality Traits:

• Passionate about software quality and test engineering excellence. 
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; dependable and accountable. 
• Flexible, adaptable, and quick to ramp up on new technologies and processes. 
• Critical thinker with creative problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
• Willingness to travel to client locations on an as-needed basis. 

Why Join Us?

• Lead and shape enterprise-wide QA strategies. 
• Work alongside industry experts on cutting-edge software solutions. 
• Opportunity to innovate and implement advanced testing methodologies. 
• Contribute to high-impact projects across global client engagements.