Senior Quality Architect

EPAM Systems Inc; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off 15-25 days

Paid Holidays 9 days

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Bonus program

Long-Term Incentive Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Quality Architect to lead pre-sales activities and design innovative testing solutions for enterprise clients. You will drive RFP/RFI responses and deliver compelling presentations that showcase our Quality Engineering capabilities.

This client-facing role requires deep expertise in AI-driven testing, test automation, and solution architecture, with a track record of influencing executive-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT Quality Engineering experience with emphasis on pre-sales and client advisory roles.
• Strong communication to translate technical concepts for executive audiences.
• Hands-on background with modern Test Automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Appium) and API automation.
• Experience with AI/ML driven testing approaches and AI-generated test cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end response creation for complex RFPs and Statements of Work.
• Develop client-centric proposals, estimation models, and solution architectures.
• Lead technical discussions with C-level executives and procurement stakeholders.
• Deliver high-impact presentations and demonstrations of Quality Engineering capabilities.
• Architect modern Quality Engineering solutions including AI-driven testing and self-healing scripts.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to validate feasibility and scalability of proposed solutions.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with sales and account management.
• Contribute to reusable pre-sales assets and capability decks.
• Stay current with trends in Quality Engineering and AI/ML testing.

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Quality Architect with deep expertise in pre-sales solutioning, AI-driven testing, and advanced test automation to join our Quality Engineering practice. In this strategic, client-facing role, you will lead the design of innovative testing solutions, drive RFP/RFI responses, and deliver compelling presentations that position our Quality Engineering capabilities to enterprise clients and key stakeholders.

Req# 1079917119

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end response creation for complex RFPs, RFIs, and Statements of Work focused on Quality Engineering and Test Automation

• Develop compelling, client-centric proposals, estimation models, and solution architectures that clearly articulate our value proposition

• Lead technical discussions, discovery workshops, and solution walk-throughs with C-level executives, engineering leadership, and procurement stakeholders

• Deliver high-impact presentations and demonstrations showcasing Quality Engineering capabilities, accelerators, and frameworks

• Architect modern Quality Engineering solutions incorporating advanced Test Automation frameworks and AI-driven testing methodologies, including self-healing scripts, predictive analytics, and generative AI in testing

• Collaborate with delivery teams to validate that proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with client expectations

• Partner with sales, account management, and Quality Engineering Center of Excellence leadership to identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities

• Contribute to the development of reusable pre-sales assets, capability decks, and solution accelerators

• Stay current with emerging trends in Quality Engineering, AI/ML-driven testing, and test automation to continuously enhance our go-to-market strategy

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IT Quality Engineering, with at least 5-8 years focused on pre-sales solutioning, proposal and estimation management, or client-facing advisory roles

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive business narratives for executive audiences

• Deep hands-on background or architectural understanding of modern Test Automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and API automation tools

• Strong familiarity with AI and Machine Learning applications in Quality Engineering, including AI-generated test cases, autonomous testing tools, and intelligent defect prediction

• Demonstrated track record of building winning proposals, managing estimation models covering effort and pricing, and driving RFPs to successful closure

• Experience leading technical discussions and solution presentations with senior client stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Experience working in a global delivery model with onshore and offshore teams

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and shift-left quality strategies

• Relevant industry certifications such as ISTQB, AWS or Azure DevOps, or Agile/Scrum certifications

• Experience contributing to Quality Engineering practice development or Center of Excellence initiatives

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.