Quality Assurance Architect

Onsite first 12 weeks, Can be remote with milestone based onsite visits post that. Duration - 1 year Job Title: QA Architect Job Summary: We are looking for a QA Architect to define and implement a scalable, efficient quality assurance framework across the organization. This role focuses on shaping QA strategy, establishing governance models, and identifying automation opportunitiesrather than hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will provide thought leadership in test strategy, process optimization, and automation enablement to enhance software quality and delivery efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Assess the current QA landscape, identifying process gaps, tooling inefficiencies, and governance challenges. Develop enterprise-wide QA frameworks, best practices, and governance models. Define a long-term test automation strategy, selecting the right tools and frameworks for scalability. Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to align QA processes with business objectives. Establish quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to measure efficiency and effectiveness. Recommend automation strategies that integrate seamlessly with CI/CD and DevOps workflows. Lead the creation of a QA Center of Excellence (CoE) to drive standardization and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship and guidance to QA leaders and teams, fostering a culture of quality and innovation. Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with expertise in QA architecture and process design. Proven ability to define QA frameworks, governance models, and automation strategies at scale. Strong knowledge of test lifecycle management, risk-based testing, and regulatory compliance. Experience in evaluating and recommending test automation tools and strategies (without direct implementation). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based testing approaches. Strong stakeholder management skills to influence and drive QA transformation across teams. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on enterprise-wide quality strategy.