QA Architect / QA Director

Role - QA Architect / QA DirectorLocation - New York City, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)ContractJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced QA Architect / QA Director to lead the quality engineering strategy, framework design, and delivery excellence across enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end QA transformation, implement scalable automation frameworks, and ensure high-quality releases in a fast-paced Agile environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the overall QA strategy, roadmap, and best practices across multiple programsDesign and implement scalable test automation frameworks (UI, API, performance, and security testing)Drive quality engineering transformation from manual to automation-first approachCollaborate with product, engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure quality at every stageEstablish and enforce QA governance, standards, and metrics (KPIs, SLAs)Lead test planning, execution, defect management, and release validationImplement CI/CD integration for automated testing pipelinesMentor and manage QA teams, leads, and architects across multiple projectsDrive adoption of modern testing tools, AI/ML-based testing, and shift-left strategiesEnsure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory standardsRequired Skills & Qualifications12+ years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering, with leadership experienceStrong expertise in test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Rest AssuredExperience with API Testing, Microservices architecture, and distributed systemsHands-on knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologiesExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Proven ability to design enterprise-level QA frameworks and strategies