QE Test Architect

Nazztec group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nazztec group in Irving, TX is seeking a Quality Engineering (QE) Test Architect to drive end-to-end testing governance across projects and releases. The role requires coordinating with BAs, sponsors, testing teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure effective test planning, execution, defect management, and release readiness.

Responsibilities include defining ETE test requirements, coordinating UAT test beds, managing test data, and tracking defect health in JIRA and Zephyr, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Quality Engineering, Test Architecture, or Testing Governance.
• Proven ability to coordinate end-to-end testing across multiple projects and Scrum teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and documentation to define ETE testing requirements.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders to define and sign-off on ETE test scenarios before UAT.
• Coordinate testbed readiness for UAT environments and align with release calendars.
• Drive Test Data Management (TDM) preparation to ensure data availability.
• Own and distribute testing status reports during Unified Testing, adjusting frequency by risk.
• Track defect health and resolution through JIRA and ensure timely closure of testing activities.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Test Architecture

Testing Governance

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Tools

JIRA

Zephyr

Job description

Position: Quality Engineering (QE) Test Architect

Location: Irving, TX / Jacksonville, FL / Tampa, FL

STRICT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA — READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING

Must hold an ACTIVE Public Trust clearance

Must be willing to work onsite at one of the specified locations

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineering (QE) Test Architect to drive end-to-end testing governance across projects and releases. The ideal candidate will coordinate with Business Analysts, Business Sponsors, testing teams, developers, and project stakeholders to ensure effective test planning, execution, defect management, and release readiness.

• Review project scope and feature documentation to determine End-to-End (ETE) testing requirements.
• Lead discussions with Business Analysts, Business Sponsors, and impacted testing teams to define, validate, and obtain sign-off on ETE test scenarios before UAT / Unified Testing.
• Coordinate testbed readiness for UAT1 and UAT2 environments in alignment with release calendars.
• Drive Test Data Management (TDM) preparation to ensure test data is available before execution.
• Own and distribute testing status reports during Unified Testing, adjusting reporting frequency based on project risk.
• Ensure user stories and test scripts are uploaded to the correct Zephyr Release Fix Version and aligned with JIRA.
• Monitor testing progress, identify schedule slippage, resolve blockers, and support delivery against release milestones.
• Track defect health, aging defects, ownership, and resolution through JIRA.
• Initiate Test Plan Input documentation from the first impacted Sprint.
• Validate Zephyr release readiness, including user stories, test scripts, and Fix Version alignment.
• Lead test closure activities, including the TER Readiness Checklist and Test Exit Report (TER).
• Use JIRA Test Architect dashboards and targeted queries to ensure all impacted Scrum Teams and testing activities are accurately accounted for.
• For teams not using Zephyr, coordinate Excel-based test scripts and the required testing and test-exit documentation.

Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria:

OR

Pass the Karat Technical Assessment at Technical Lead level in one of these tracks:

• Java
• Python
• Manual Testing

• Strong experience in Quality Engineering, Test Architecture, or Testing Governance.
• Proven experience coordinating end-to-end testing across multiple projects, releases, and Scrum teams.
• Hands-on familiarity with JIRA, Zephyr, test planning, defect management, test data coordination, and release readiness.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage testing milestones, identify risks, and drive timely closure of testing activities.
• Experience working with UAT, release calendars, test execution tracking, and Test Exit Reports.

IMPORTANT: Applications will be considered only if the candidate meets both mandatory eligibility requirements: US Citizenship and an active Public Trust clearance.