QA Architect

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced QA Architect to define, govern, and scale quality engineering practices across programs. This role goes beyond automation and focuses on building robust testing strategies, frameworks, and governance models to ensure end-to-end product quality across UI, API, and enterprise systems.

Role: QA Architect

Location:

Pune/Bangalore/Hyderabad

Experience:

10 to 15 Years
Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

Design and develop scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Java, JavaScript/Type Script, or Python
Lead TDD/BDD adoption and build automation suites using frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Rest Assured, TestNG/JUnit, Cucumber, Py Test
Ensure framework reusability, modularity, and support for multi-layer testing (UI, API, services)
Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins)
Define QA strategy including test planning, estimation, coverage, and quality gates
Ensure comprehensive functional and non-functional testing (performance, stress, reliability)
Manage test lifecycle tools such as Jira, X-Ray, Zephyr, and Test Rail
Develop architecture documents, automation guidelines, and reusable accelerators
Perform SQL validations, test data management, and ensure data integrity
Conduct log analysis and root-cause analysis across distributed systems
Leverage GenAI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) for test optimization and productivity
Collaborate with Dev, Dev Ops, Product, Architecture, and Data Engineering teams

Expertise You’ll Bring:

Strong experience in designing automation frameworks for UI and API testing
Expertise in BDD/TDD practices and tools like Cucumber, PyTest, TestNG
Hands-on experience with tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Rest Assured
Experience integrating QA automation in CI/CD pipelines
Working knowledge of Jira and test management tools like X-Ray, Zephyr, Test Rail
Strong SQL skills for data validation and test data preparation
Experience in root-cause analysis, debugging, and distributed system troubleshooting
Exposure to GenAI tools for QE productivity improvements
Experience defining QA strategies, governance models, and quality metrics
Hands-on experience in performance and stress testing tools
Knowledge of accessibility testing and operational readiness is a plus
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
Ability to drive proposals, PoCs, and QE solution blueprints
Experience in BFSI domain is preferred

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent
- “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”