QA Architect

job summary: Randstad Digital is seeking an experienced QA Architect for an exciting opportunity. This position can be performed onsite or remotely. Primary responsibilities: - Design and Implement Testing Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies that include automated, manual, performance, and security testing. - Architect Testing Frameworks: Design and maintain scalable testing frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). - Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with development teams to integrate testing practices into the software development lifecycle. - Ensure Quality Standards: Establish and enforce quality standards and metrics for software quality assurance. - Lead Testing Initiatives: Lead and mentor a team of test engineers and ensure alignment with the organization's testing goals. - Analyze Requirements: Gather and analyze requirements to create test plans and test cases that ensure comprehensive coverage. - Continuous Improvement: Identify areas of improvement in the testing process and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. - Reporting and Documentation: Generate detailed reports and documentation on testing activities, results, and quality metrics. - Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and insights on testing progress and outcomes. location: Telecommute job type: Contract to Perm salary: $60 - 70 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: - Define target state testing architecture (manual + automation + AI) - Define automation standards, coding practices, and reuse strategy o Design and deliver unified automation framework (Web, API, Mobile) o Integrate automation with GitHub + Copilot for AI assisted development o Enable AI led acceleration (script generation, maintenance, optimization) - Design enterprise test management model using ADO Test Plans and Implement automated test results & evidence publishing to ADO o Establish traceability standards (requirements → tests → defects → releases) - Define quality gates and testing integration points in CI/CD pipelines and Enable headless execution via Azure DevOps Pipelines and Jenkins - Govern tool rationalization and framework standardization - Ensure scalability, security, and compliance of test solutions - Design project and program level scorecards using powerbi o Build dashboards for quality, efficiency, and productivity metrics o Integrate data from ADO (tests, defects, pipelines) o Enable drill down views for leadership, service owners, and teams o Ensure metric definitions are standardized and auditable qualifications: Required Skills & Tools - Azure DevOps Test Plans & Boards - CI/CD concepts across Azure DevOps Pipelines and Jenkins - Strong Testing architecture & governance background - GitHub + GitHub Copilot (advanced usage) - Selenium / Playwright / API automation frameworks - Strong DevOps & AI assisted automation experience Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected]. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job