QA Architect – Quality Strategy and Test Automation Leadership

Location: Remote Contract Type: B2B Work Model: Fully Remote, Agile Teams What You’ll Do Define & Communicate QA Strategy – Create quality strategies that align with project requirements and architecture. Design Test Architectures – Build robust, reusable automation frameworks for frontend, backend, API, and end-to-end testing. Select & Integrate Tools – Choose the right testing tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured, etc.) and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate Early – Partner with architects, developers, and product managers to embed quality in design (shift-left). Create & Review Test Cases – Define test coverage strategies and acceptance criteria; provide feedback on developer-authored test cases. Enable Developers – Mentor developers to implement effective automated tests and quality gates. Address Non-Functional Testing – Ensure performance, security, and resilience testing are planned and executed. Leverage AI in QA – Pilot Agentic AI tools to help define, validate, and automate test cases. Multi-Project Involvement – Work strategically across several initiatives without owning day-to-day execution. Drive Continuous Improvement – Measure and evolve QA processes, tooling, and practices. Required Skills & Experience 7+ years in test automation, QA architecture, or quality engineering. Hands-on expertise with automation frameworks for web (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) and API (Postman, REST Assured). Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, k6). Strong CI/CD integration skills (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins). Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, Java). Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure). Proven experience designing quality strategies for complex solutions. Curiosity about the development process — eager to understand how software is designed, implemented, and deployed to ensure quality from the start. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highly Desired Skill: AI-Driven Quality Engineering Proven ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., LLM-based assistants, test generation frameworks) to enhance QA processes Define and institutionalize AI-assisted QA methodologies, including guidelines, governance, and evaluation criteria Apply AI effectively in test strategy design, test planning, and test case generation (functional, integration, and non-functional) Use AI to accelerate risk analysis, coverage optimization, and defect prediction Implement and oversee AI-assisted test automation (including self-healing tests, intelligent selectors, and code generation) Evaluate and integrate AI tooling into the QA ecosystem (CI/CD pipelines, test management, observability) Ensure quality, traceability, and maintainability of AI-generated artifacts Soft Skills That Matter Here Analytical Clarity – Able to read requirements and architecture, then translate them into logical, complete test strategies. Influence Without Authority – Guide developers and teams toward better quality practices through collaboration, not command. Multi-Project Agility – Confident working across 2–3 projects at a time without losing focus on quality outcomes. Experimentation Mindset – Curious and proactive in testing new tools, including AI, to advance QA capabilities. Why Join Us Shape the quality approach for mission-critical products. Work with teams that believe quality is everyone’s responsibility. Lead with autonomy, influencing product and technical direction. Experiment with cutting-edge QA approaches, including AI-assisted testing. Fully remote, flexible schedule, minimal bureaucracy. Join a supportive, professional culture where your voice matters. If you’re a QA leader who wants to shape testing strategies, empower developers, and explore new frontiers in automation and AI, we’d love to talk.