QA Architect

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable automation frameworks (UI, API, Mobile, Performance).
• Define and govern test automation standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
• Partner with Dev/QA/DevOps teams to integrate automation seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and guide SDETs, lead design/code reviews, and drive a strong automation- first culture.
• Define and drive non-functional testing strategies (performance, reliability, security).
• Evaluate emerging tools and AI-driven test practices, introducing innovative solutions such as self-healing and intelligent test selection.
• Define strategies for test data management, virtualization, and cloud-based test environments.
• Provide automation-driven quality insights for release readiness and risk assessment.
• Ensure high test reliability and reduced flakiness to build confidence in automated suites.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure unit and integration tests with high coverage.
• Manage test environments and dependencies effectively.
• Communicate test progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Act as a thought leader by staying updated on emerging technologies, tools, and industry practices.
  

Product & Business Alignment

• Understand our products from both a technical and business perspective within the context of the larger organization.
• Provide feedback and technical insights to improve product solutions, tools, and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to continuously improve automation, CI/CD, and quality practices.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in software testing/automation, with 4+ years in architect/lead capacity.
• Strong programming in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript (preferred), or C#.
• Hands-on with Selenium, Appium, Playwright, REST Assured, JUnit/TestNG.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Cloud experience: AWS, Azure, GCP, and test infra providers (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Strong foundation in OOPs, design patterns, distributed systems, and scalability.
• Familiarity with test management/collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Git, TFS).
  

Technical Skills

• Programming Expertise: Strong in Java or TypeScript/JavaScript with solid understanding of OOPs and design patterns
• Frameworks & Tools: Deep hands-on knowledge of Selenium, Appium, Playwright, REST Assured, and other automation frameworks.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Experience integrating automation into Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or AWS pipelines.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud-based test infrastructure (Sauce Labs, BrowserStack).
• System Architecture: Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and performance.
• Test Coverage Areas: UI, API, Mobile, Database, Cross-browser, Performance, and Security testing.
• Versioning & Collaboration: Git, TFS, Jira, Confluence, and agile/DevOps practices.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing enterprise-wide automation strategies across products/units.
• Experience establishing Automation Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
• Hands-on with security testing practices and tools.
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven testing tools, intelligent test orchestration, and self-healing frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  

Why Join Us?

This Is An Opportunity To

• Take ownership of the automation vision at scale.
• Influence engineering direction and quality strategy for the organization.
• Work with modern tools, AI-driven frameworks, and cloud-first test infrastructure.
• Ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and performance.
• Shape the future of quality engineering and mentor the next generation of SDETs.