Location:- SanMateo, CA Hybrid 3 days onsite
Contract:- 12 month
Role Summary
The Test Architect defines and governs the overall testing strategy and architecture, enabling high-quality, scalable, and automated software delivery through modern quality engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Define enterprise-level test architecture, strategy, and standards
- Design and maintain automation frameworks (UI, API, microservices)
- Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines (shift-left/shift-right)
- Drive non-functional testing (performance, security, resilience)
- Select and standardize testing tools and best practices
- Mentor QA teams and provide technical leadership
- Collaborate with Dev, DevOps, and Architecture teams
Required Skills
- AI-driven test automation and self-healing scripts
- Contract, model-based, and API testing (REST, GraphQL, Kafka)
- Cloud-native testing (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Performance engineering and chaos testing
- DevSecOps and security testing (OWASP, SAST/DAST)
- Data, ETL, and Big Data testing
- Certified ISTQB Advanced Test Architect / Test Manager (must)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science
- 12+ years in Quality Engineering; 4+ years in Test Architecture
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