Senior QA Architect – Test Automation & Modernization Lead

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Westlake, TX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Test with a strong quality engineering background to drive modernization of desktop platform. You will design and develop test automation frameworks and lead QE efforts across multiple teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Selenium, Karate and Playwright, plus Java, Python, TypeScript and SQL. You will collaborate with development and business partners to deliver CI/CD and high-quality software in an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years in Software Test / Quality Engineering roles
• Testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack (e.g., UI, API, Backend)
• Hands‑on experience with developing and maintaining test frameworks like Selenium, Karate, and Playwright
• Demonstrated technical skills with Java, Python, TypeScript, and SQL
• Strong experience in Test Automation design, development and execution using frameworks such as Playwright, Karate, and Selenium
• Highly collaborative individual with the ability to lead and influence others, building strong partner relationships both internally & externally
• Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.), DevOps, and CI/CD tools
• Understanding and working experience of non-functional testing is preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading quality engineering efforts for a multi-year modernization initiative.
• Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for QE.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across business and technology organizations.
• Driving the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and engineering practices across multiple teams.
• Delivering test automation and CI/CD across the product ecosystem.
• Mentoring teams to improve quality and performance.

Skills

Java

Python

TypeScript

SQL

Test automation design

Selenium

Playwright

Karate

CI/CD

Cloud technologies

Leadership / collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Selenium

Karate

Playwright

Job description

Fidelity Investments in Westlake, TX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Test with a strong quality engineering background to drive modernization of desktop platform. You will design and develop test automation frameworks and lead QE efforts across multiple teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Selenium, Karate and Playwright, plus Java, Python, TypeScript and SQL. You will collaborate with development and business partners to deliver CI/CD and high-quality software in an