QA/SDET/Automation Test Architect_Hybrid Role in VA_

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
75% Travel

Skills

API QA
Acceptance Testing
Apache Kafka
Application Lifecycle Management
Artificial Intelligence
Automated Testing
Business Development
Change Management
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Science
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Cypress
Dashboard
Database
Defect Management
DevOps
FOCUS
GraphQL
IBM WebSphere MQ
Innovation
JIRA
JMS
JUnit
Leadership
Lifecycle Management
Machine Learning (ML)
Management
POSTMAN
Performance Testing
Process Improvement
QA Management
Quality Assurance
Rally
Records Management
Regression Analysis
Regression Testing
Release Management
Reporting
Root Cause Analysis
SOAP
SQL
Scalability
Scripting
Selenium
Software Testing
Stakeholder Management
System Integration Testing
Test Cases
Test Execution
Test Management
Test Plans
Test Strategy
TestNG
Testing
Use Cases

Job Details

Hi,

This is Jaydeep Singh from Empower professionals, we have an opportunity for Test Architect, hybrid role in VA.

Role: Test Architect

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid, locals only)

Duration: 12+ Months

Must have:

  • Strong understanding of APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) and API test automation (Postman, ReadyAPI, Karate).
    • Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, MQ, JMS)
    • SQL/Database validation skills for cross-system data consistency checks.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Architect to lead test strategy, automation, and execution across complex programs, with a focus on XM and Entertainment core execution. The Test Architect will collaborate with business, development, and QA stakeholders to ensure end-to-end test planning, environment readiness, execution efficiency, and production validation. This role will also drive innovation in automation, AI-driven use case generation, and test accelerators to improve quality and speed of delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Test Planning & Execution
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand product and technical requirements, identifying gaps early in the cycle.
  • Define and finalize test plans, data needs, and environment strategy by the end of the development phase.
  • Own and manage XM regression testing across domains, ensuring high-quality coverage.
  • Partner with Release Management (RM) to plan and mitigate environment downtime and risks.
  • Define test environments, ensuring integration coverage across platforms and domains. Automation & Tools
  • Own the automation framework and tool strategy, ensuring scalability and reusability.
  • Drive automation-first approaches to accelerate test execution (POR automation: L-size completion in 3 days, XL-size in 5 days).
  • Innovate with AI-driven solutions for test case generation, self-service test tools, and faster automation development.
  • Strengthen and evolve the defect triage and reporting tools to improve defect lifecycle management. Execution & Delivery Support
  • Lead test execution cycles, ensuring on-time delivery of regression, integration, and UAT support.
  • Provide primary support for defect triage, driving quick root-cause analysis and resolutions.
  • Conduct demos and test walkthroughs for Business, Development, and UAT teams.
  • Ensure change management requests are reviewed, validated, and tested effectively.
  • Perform production validation support during and after deployments, reviewing final packages and ensuring smooth releases. Stakeholder Management & Governance
  • Act as the primary liaison between QA, Development, Business, and Release teams for testing-related activities.
  • Provide metrics, dashboards, and reports on testing progress, coverage, automation adoption, and defect quality.
  • Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and test governance frameworks.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3+ years as a Test Architect / QA Lead.
  • Strong expertise in test automation frameworks, tools, and scripting (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, etc.).
  • Proven experience in designing end-to-end test strategies for large-scale enterprise systems.
  • Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based environments.
  • Hands-on experience with defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, Rally, ALM) and test management platforms.
  • Strong understanding of system integration testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
  • Experience with AI/ML-based automation accelerators and self-service QA tooling is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Thanks

Jaydeep Singh Raghav Empower Professionals

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Fax: | 100 Franklin Square Drive Suite 104 | Somerset, NJ 08873

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