Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Month(s)
Skills
API
Accessibility
Agile
Automated Testing
Cloud Computing
Cloud Testing
Collaboration
Communication
Job Details
We are looking for Test Architect for our client in Issaquah, WA
Job Title: Test Architect
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr
- The Test Architect will define and implement test strategies and automation frameworks for cloud-native applications deployed on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
- This role involves designing scalable test architectures for backend and frontend applications, integrating modern testing tools, and ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle.
- The ideal candidate should have a strong background in automation, cloud testing, and technical leadership, with the ability to mentor QA teams and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
- Define and implement the test architecture strategy for cloud-native applications deployed on Google Cloud Platform.
- Lead the design and development of automation frameworks for backend (Java) and frontend (React, Next.js) applications.
- Evaluate and integrate modern testing tools such as Selenium and Playwright for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
- Establish test strategies for microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven systems.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and enable shift-left testing practices.
- Drive performance, security, and accessibility testing across applications.
- Define and enforce quality gates, test coverage metrics, and defect triage processes.
- Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to validate new testing tools and approaches.
- Mentor QA engineers across onsite and offshore teams, promoting best practices and technical excellence.
- Work closely with product owners, developers, and architects to ensure testability and quality from design through delivery.
- Enable test data management, mocking strategies, and environment provisioning for reliable automation.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, compliance, and security protocols.
- 10+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or test architecture roles.
- Strong expertise in testing Java, React.js, and Next.js applications.
- Hands-on experience with Selenium and Playwright.
- Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, preferably on Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
- Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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