QA Architect: Automation & Testing Leader

Fractal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

11 paid holidays

Parental Leave (12 weeks)

Free time PTO policy

Job summary

Fractal Analytics is seeking a creative QA Architect to lead testing efforts, understand application architecture and end-user requirements, and design and automate test cases to uncover flaws. The role emphasizes automation, collaboration with developers and product owners, and mentoring peers.

The candidate should have 6-12 years of QA experience, strong Java/Python skills, and a proven ability to develop, extend, and execute test frameworks across Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of QA/testing experience, including automation
• Strong Java and/or Python knowledge
• Experience building, extending, and running test automation frameworks
• Proficient in SQL with joins
• Experience with REST APIs and web services
• Experience with Jira or similar bug trackers
• Ability to collaborate with developers and product owners to define coverage and tests
• Experience writing/maintaining test procedures and documentation
• Ability to create Functional Test Plans from defined requirements
• Solid understanding of testing concepts and SDLC
• Experience developing, maintaining, and executing test plans, cases, scenarios, and scripts
• Ability to identify, document, and track defects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable on Windows and Linux environments

Responsibilities

• Write automated and manual test scenarios and cases, aligning with release timelines
• Provide story point estimates for features with minimal guidance
• Create and review automation test scripts
• Test the application holistically and at integration levels
• Identify problems and suggest improvements from past experience
• Mentor colleagues and promote industry best practices in SDLC
• Apply problem solving and project management to ensure quality outcomes
• Escalate and resolve technical issues via proper channels

Skills

Automation

Product Solutions

Product Strategies

Java/Python

Test Automation Frameworks

SQL

REST APIs

Jira

Collaboration with Devs/POs

Documentation

Functional Test Plans

Testing Concepts/SDLC

Test Plans/Cases/Scenarios

Defect Tracking

Communication

Windows & Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / CS / Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

Fractal Analytics is seeking a creative QA Architect to lead testing efforts, understand application architecture and end-user requirements, and design and automate test cases to uncover flaws. The role emphasizes automation, collaboration with developers and product owners, and mentoring peers.

The candidate should have 6-12 years of QA experience, strong Java/Python skills, and a proven ability to develop, extend, and execute test frameworks across Windows and Linux environments.