Test Architect

About the Role : Location :

Pune

Work from Office

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Test Architect with a strong background in test automation frameworks, modern QA practices, and AI-driven testing solutions. You will play a key role in defining the QA strategy, enabling scalable test architectures, and implementing intelligent testing mechanisms that

leverage machine learning, NLP, and AI models.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide QA best practices, and drive quality across all stages of product development.

Key Responsibilities :

Define and own the end-to-end QA architecture and automation strategy, including tools, frameworks, and infrastructure.

Design AI / ML-based quality solutions,

including predictive defect detection, test case optimization, and intelligent test data generation.

Lead the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of AI tools in testing (e.g., test impact analysis, visual validation, self-healing tests).

Mentor and guide QA engineers across automation, performance, and exploratory testing.

Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and data scientists to ensure quality is embedded early in the SDLC.

Establish and track quality KPIs; implement test analytics and dashboards.

Oversee CI / CD pipeline integration, ensuring fast feedback and test reliability.

Evaluate and integrate open-source and commercial tools for automation, performance, security, and AI-driven testing.

Drive shift-left testing practices and introduce AI-powered test authoring and execution techniques.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

10+ years in QA / Testing, with at least 4+ years in a test architect or similar senior QA role.

Strong knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).

Experience in AI / ML model testing or building AI-enabled QA solutions.

Proficient in at least one programming language : Java and JavaScript.

Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.) and performance testing (e.g., JMeter, K6).

Experience in setting up test strategies for web, mobile, and microservices architectures.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Hands-on experience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Nice to Have : Exposure to

Generative AI

tools or use cases in QA.

Contributions to open-source testing tools or community.

Exposure to AI testing tools like Testim, Functionize, Applitools, or self-healing frameworks.

ISTQB Advanced Test Architect or similar certification.