DBiz.ai - Quality Assurance Architect

Description :Job Title : QA Technical Test Architect.Experience Level : 15+ Years (with 3+ years in QA architecture or technical leadership role).Role Summary :The QA Technical Test Architect is responsible for defining and driving the overall test automation strategy, test architecture, and quality engineering best practices across all QA projects.This role requires a strong blend of hands-on technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to ensure the delivery of high-quality software through scalable, maintainable, and efficient testing solutions.Key Responsibilities :QA Strategy & Architecture :- Define and implement end-to-end test automation frameworks, tools, and processes.- Establish a unified test architecture that supports UI, API, mobile, and performance testing.- Evaluate and recommend emerging tools and technologies aligned with business needs.- Define the test strategy for enterprise-level solutions covering functionality, performance, security, and integration.Automation Framework & Tools :- Design and develop reusable, modular, and scalable automation frameworks using modern tools (e.g., Selenium and Playwright/ Cypress, Appium, RestAssured, Postman, JMeter).- Implement CI/CD integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).- Drive automation in cloud-based test environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).- Define automation metrics, KPIs, and dashboards using tools like Extent Reports, Allure, or custom analytics.Technical Leadership :- Mentor and guide QA engineers and automation developers across projects.- Review code, test design, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure testability and early defect detection.- Lead PoCs for new tools, frameworks, and performance testing solutions.Quality Governance & Best Practices :- Establish QA processes and ensure adherence to enterprise QA standards.- Define and maintain test data management, environment management, and defect triage processes.- Promote Shift-Left and Shift-Right testing approaches.- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test efficiency, reliability, and coverage.Collaboration & Delivery :- Partner with stakeholders (Product, Development, DevOps, Security) to align QA goals with business objectives.- Participate in architectural reviews to identify quality risks early.- Provide technical input in project estimation, planning, and risk management.- Act as a QA SME in client and leadership discussions.Required Technical Skills :- Automation Tools : Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured, Postman.- Programming : Java, C#, JavaScript(at least one strongly preferred).- Frameworks : BDD (SpecFlow/Cucumber), TestNG, JUnit, NUnit.- API Testing : Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI, Swagger validation.- Performance Testing : JMeter, Gatling, k6, or LoadRunner.- CI/CD Integration : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps.- Version Control : Git, Bitbucket.- Cloud Testing : AWS Device Farm, BrowserStack, or Sauce Labs.- Reporting : Extent Reports, Allure, or custom dashboards.- Database Validation : SQL, Oracle, MongoDB.Preferred Skills :- Experience with microservices testing and contract testing (e.g., Pact).- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).- Familiarity with AI-driven testing tools (Testim / Mabl / Functionize).- Experience in setting up performance monitoring and observability dashboards (Grafana, Prometheus).- Exposure to security testing (OWASP, Burp Suite, ZAP).Soft Skills :- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.- Ability to lead distributed teams and manage multiple QA projects.- Passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. (ref:hirist.tech)