QA Architect

Intone Networks Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Intone Networks Inc. seeks a QA Automation Architect in Los Angeles for a 6-month hybrid role. You will lead design and implementation of scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript, focusing on UI and API test automation across distributed teams.

You will drive automation strategy, improve test coverage, and enable high-quality releases. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong DevOps alignment, and experience with AI-driven QA practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of QA and test automation experience.
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Architect or Staff QA Engineer.
• Hands-on expertise in Playwright.
• Strong TypeScript proficiency.
• UI automation and API testing experience.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD integration and DevOps practices.
• Experience with AI/ML in QA (test generation, predictive analysis, or intelligent automation).
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Implement UI, API, and end-to-end test automation strategies.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Define and implement test strategies, quality gates, and reporting metrics.
• Drive AI-based QA initiatives (test generation, optimization, self-healing tests).
• Identify and resolve test flakiness and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor offshore and onshore QA teams.
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and reusable automation components.

Skills

QA Automation

Playwright

TypeScript

UI Testing

API Testing

Automation Frameworks

CI/CD

AI in QA

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

This is a 6-month contract role based in Los Angeles, California, available on a hybrid basis (3 days on-site). We are seeking a QA Automation Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade automation frameworks. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, UI/API automation, and AI-driven QA practices. You will be responsible for driving automation strategy, improving test coverage, and enabling high-quality releases across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright and TypeScript
• Implement UI, API, and end-to-end test automation strategies
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Define and implement test strategies, quality gates, and reporting metrics
• Drive AI-based QA initiatives (test generation, optimization, self-healing tests)
• Identify and resolve test flakiness and performance bottlenecks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders
• Lead and mentor offshore and onshore QA teams
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and reusable automation components

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in QA and test automation
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Architect or Staff QA Engineer
• Strong hands-on expertise in Playwright
• Strong hands-on expertise in TypeScript
• UI automation and API testing experience
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch
• Strong understanding of CI/CD integration and DevOps practices
• Experience with AI/ML in QA (test generation, predictive analysis, or intelligent automation)
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and client-facing experience

Preferred

• Experience with Playwright MCP Server or AI-based automation tools
• Insurance or regulated domain experience
• Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models