Lead enterprise-wide QA architecture and testing strategy, with emphasis on ERP-to-ERP migrations. Design automated functional, integration, performance, security, data validation, and regression testing solutions; coordinate test execution, defect triage, reporting, and issue resolution. Drive Azure DevOps and CI/CD-integrated testing, mentor QA engineers, evaluate tools, and ensure system reliability, scalability, data integrity, and business-process continuity.
Title: Quality Assurance Architect (18 Month Contract)
Reports To: Associate Director, Enterprise Application
Position Summary: We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and coordination of enterprise-wide testing strategies. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems, with a strong focus on ERP-to-ERP migration projects. The QA Architect will not only define test architecture but also oversee the entire QA process — from requirements gathering to issue resolution — ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.
Responsibilities:
Test Architecture & Strategy
- Define and implement QA frameworks, methodologies, and standards across enterprise applications.
- Design scalable automated testing solutions across functional, integration, performance, and security domains.
- Establish governance for test design, execution, and reporting, ensuring consistency across teams.
- Champion the use of automation languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript) to build robust, reusable test suites.
Testing Coordination
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into comprehensive test strategies.
- Review and approve automated and manual test scripts to ensure coverage, maintainability, and quality.
- Maintain and track issue logs, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where needed.
- Coordinate defect triage meetings and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
- Monitor progress of testing activities and provide regular reports on quality metrics.
ERP Migration Testing
- Lead QA efforts for ERP-to-ERP migration projects, ensuring data integrity, process continuity, and system reliability.
- Develop migration-specific test strategies covering data validation, reconciliation, and end-to-end business process testing.
- Implement automation for data reconciliation and regression testing to accelerate validation cycles.
Technical Leadership
- Drive adoption of CI/CD-integrated testing practices using Azure DevOps (ADO).
- Provide hands-on guidance in building automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or similar tools.
- Mentor QA engineers in scripting best practices and automation design patterns.
- Evaluate and recommend modern testing tools, frameworks, and technologies to continuously improve QA maturity.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing/QA, with at least 5 years in an architect or lead role.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG).
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for test management, CI/CD, and issue tracking.
- Proven experience in ERP-to-ERP migration project testing (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
- Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, C#, or similar).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
- Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Work Arrangement:
- Competitive Base Salary between $60/hr. - $80/hr.
- Hybrid Work Model: Minimum 3 days a week in the office
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