QA Architect

Sureify; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sureify is looking for a highly skilled QA Architect in Hyderabad. This role involves defining the overall QA strategy, designing scalable test automation architectures, and establishing quality standards across teams. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in software testing, strong expertise in test automation frameworks, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Join us to innovate the life insurance industry with cutting-edge digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering.
• 2+ years in a QA Architect role or 4+ years as QA/Test lead.
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise QA strategy.
• Design scalable test automation architectures.
• Establish quality standards across teams.

Skills

Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured)

API testing

UI testing

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

Programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Performance testing

Security testing

Accessibility testing

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

Overview

Job Title: QA Architect

Company: Sureify

Location: Hyderabad

About Sureify

Sureify is dedicated to modernizing the life insurance and annuity industry. We provide cutting-edge digital solutions that empower insurers to easily engage with, sell to, and service their customers. Our mission is to drive meaningful digital transformation by offering scalable technology that enhances customer engagement and streamlines carrier operations. Sureify's products deliver the advanced digital experiences that life insurance carriers, agents, employees, and consumers now expect in this rapidly evolving technological landscape. At Sureify, we cultivate a culture that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Architect to define, design, and drive the overall quality assurance strategy across our technology platforms. This role is responsible for building scalable test architectures, defining quality standards, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality software at speed. The QA Architect works closely with engineering, product, DevOps, and business stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC.

What We Look For

We are interested in self-motivated individuals who can easily function in a high-demand, performance-driven environment. In addition, we are looking for individuals who recognise the team's accomplishments before their own and are sought after as people developers. If you are passionate about problem-solving and helping our customers with some of their most complex issues, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise QA strategy, frameworks, and best practices
• Design scalable test automation architectures (UI, API, mobile, performance, security)
• Establish quality standards, metrics, and governance across teams
• Guide teams on shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, and testability
• Evaluate, select, and implement QA tools and technologies
• Drive test data management and environment strategy
• Enable and mentor QA engineers and SDETs across projects
• Partner with DevOps to integrate automated testing into pipelines
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and performance requirements
• Continuously improve quality processes using data and metrics

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering
• 2+ years in a QA Architect / Test Architect role or 4+ years as QA/Test lead
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with API, UI, and backend testing
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Solid understanding of performance, security, and accessibility testing

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices and distributed systems
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to AI/ML-based testing tools
• Domain experience in SaaS, fintech, healthcare, or e-commerce
• Relevant certifications (ISTQB, AWS, Azure, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving mindset
• Ability to influence without authority
• Passion for quality and continuous improvement

Why Join Sureify?

At Sureify, you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven culture where your expertise will directly influence the quality and success of products, transforming the life insurance landscape. You’ll work alongside passionate technologists and industry experts, tackling complex challenges with cutting-edge technologies while helping shape the future of digital insurance.

Our Guiding Principles

Our products are for nothing if their creators are not fulfilled in their work. We want our employees to flourish at Sureify. We do not fawn over status or titles; instead, we honour effort and intelligence. The best idea wins, no matter which colleague proposed it. We do not shortcut our mission with overblown claims or false promises. Sticking to the truth is both a strategy and a principle for us.

Sureify is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.