Test Architect

About PersistentWe are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 23 sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence™ Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.About PositionA Test Architect with AI experience is responsible for defining and governing the overall quality engineering strategy, with a strong focus on AI-driven testing, intelligent automation, and modern test platforms. The role blends deep testing expertise, architecture thinking, and applied AI/ML knowledge to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready test ecosystems.Role: Test ArchitectLocation: Dallas, TX (3 days Onsite)Experience Range: 15 Years Job Type: Full-TimeWhat You'll Do:Define and own end‑to‑end test strategy aligned with business goals, delivery models (Agile, SAFe, Hybrid), and risk profiles. Design test architecture covering functional, automation, performance, security, data, and compliance testing. Act as a quality transformation consultant to senior stakeholders, influencing roadmap and release decisions using data‑driven insights. Drive continuous improvement, including shift‑left/shift‑right practices and adoption of AI‑assisted testing and automation. Establish quality governance, metrics, and quality gates across the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines. Partner with Directors to translate strategy into executable test operating models. Provide leadership to ensure consistent execution across teams. Identify quality risks early and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.Expertise You'll Bring:15 years of experience in software testing / quality engineering, with 5+ years in a Test Architect or Test Strategy role. Proven experience defining and executing enterprise‑scale test strategies. Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud‑based delivery models. Experience with modern test automation frameworks (UI, API, integration & Data), performance, and security testing. Excellent stakeholder communication, consulting, and influence skills. Ability to translate business objectives into practical, executable quality strategiesBenefits:Competitive salary and benefits packageCulture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certificationsOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologiesEmployee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awardsAnnual health check-upsInsurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parentsOur company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:Accelerate growth, both professionally and personallyImpact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologiesEnjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the coreUnlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s bestLet’s unleash your full potential at Persistent !