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.