QA Architect Lead

Paynamics; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 893,000 - 1,562,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynamics Technologies Inc. is seeking a QA Architect Lead in Makati City for a hybrid work setup. The role focuses on designing and implementing QA frameworks, advancing automation, and ensuring coverage across functional, technical, and integration testing.

You will mentor the QA team, align QA with architecture, and uphold security and ISMS requirements. The candidate should have 4–6 years in QA roles, strong web testing skills, and experience with automation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in automation, QA architecture, or advanced testing roles.
• Strong expertise in web application testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and quality validation.
• Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, automation strategies, and QA best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve QA frameworks, testing strategies, and automation architecture.
• Drive test automation initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, scalability, and overall product quality.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage for functional, technical, integration, and edge-case scenarios.
• Collaborate with development and architecture teams to align QA strategies with system design and technical requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and prevent defects through effective testing practices and root-cause analysis.
• Mentor and guide QA team members, promoting best practices in testing and automation.
• Ensure QA processes comply with quality standards, security requirements, and ISMS policies.

Skills

QA Architecture

Test Automation

Web Testing

QA Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or Engineering

Tools

Automation Frameworks

Databases/SQL

Security Testing Tools

Job description

Join Our Team at Paynamics Technologies Inc.!

Company Description

As a BSP-licensed Electronic Money Issuer and Registered Operator of Payment Systems, Paynamics is a trusted leader in the fintech space.

We deliver end-to-end payment infrastructure that empowers every layer of the economy—from SMEs and conglomerates to government agencies and financial institutions. Whether it's payment acceptance, disbursement, or full wallet ecosystems, our modular platforms are designed to address the complexities of scale, compliance, and interoperability.

Through our secure and innovative technologies, we help shape and empower the Philippines' digital landscape—driving financial inclusion, enabling digital transformation, and building a more connected, digital-first economy.

Job Title: QA Architect Lead
Location: Makati City
Work Set-up: Hybrid

Job Description

• Design, implement, and continuously improve QA frameworks, testing strategies, and automation architecture.
• Drive test automation initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, scalability, and overall product quality.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage for functional, technical, integration, and edge-case scenarios.
• Collaborate with development and architecture teams to align QA strategies with system design and technical requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and prevent defects through effective testing practices and root-cause analysis.
• Mentor and guide QA team members, promoting best practices in testing and automation.
• Ensure QA processes comply with quality standards, security requirements, and ISMS policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4-6 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in automation, QA architecture, or advanced testing roles.
• Strong expertise in web application testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and quality validation.
• Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, automation strategies, and QA best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming or scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Background in security testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience mentoring QA professionals and leading automation initiatives.

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