Test Architect

UST; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, 6

Job summary

UST is seeking a Test Architect to define the enterprise test automation architecture and roadmap across programs and lines of business. You will lead end-to-end QE strategy, drive automation, and partner with Architecture, DevOps, Product, and Delivery leadership to embed quality into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires strong telecom domain knowledge, hands-on automation experience, and leadership in designing scalable testing frameworks using Selenium/Playwright, Tosca, and AI-enabled testing

Qualifications

• Architecture & Framework DesignExpert: 8+ years.
• Strong Telecom domain knowledge.
• Automation: Selenium/Playwright, REST/API testing.
• Hands-on: 8+ years.
• Define enterprise automation frameworks with Test Grid and Tosca; Selenium/Java where needed.
• Programming languages: Java/C#/TypeScript.
• End-to-end automation across channels and middleware; SQL knowledge.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Gitlab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, qTest.
• Accessibility & AI/ML-based QE tools; GenAI for QE strategy.
• Performance & non-functional testing strategy; stakeholder leadership.

Responsibilities

• Establish QE strategy end to end—shift-left, in-sprint automation, data management, environment/CI/CD.
• Evaluate, pilot, and adopt new tools; build-vs-buy decisions.
• Define quality KPIs, coverage, and release-readiness governance.
• Architect test execution across cloud, containers, and parallel/distributed runs.
• Partner with Architecture, DevOps, Product, Delivery to embed quality in CI/CD.
• Mentor QE leads and engineers; perform design/code/architecture reviews.
• Lead root-cause analysis for telecom-critical systems; risk assessment and resolution.
• Drive telecom domain solutioning across modules.
• Oversee Test Automation Architecture & Framework.

Skills

Telecom domain knowledge

Test strategy

Leadership/mentorship

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

REST API testing

Test Grid

Tosca

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

JIRA

qTest

Job description

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

Role Description

Test Architect

Architect I - Software Testing

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

You Are

UST is searching for a Test Architect who will define the enterprise test automation architecture, strategy, and roadmap across programs and lines of business.

The Opportunity

• Establish the QE strategy end to end — shift-left, in-sprint automation, test-data management, centralized reporting, and environment/CI-CD strategy
• Evaluate, pilot, and adopt emerging tools and AI/ML-driven testing solutions; own build-vs-buy and tooling decisions
• Define quality KPIs, coverage and release-readiness metrics; drive continuous improvement and governance across teams
• Architect the test execution ecosystem across cloud platforms, containers, and parallel/distributed execution
• Partner with Architecture, DevOps, Product, and Delivery leadership to embed quality into design and CI/CD pipelines
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QE leads and engineers; conduct design, code, and architecture reviews and uphold QE governance
• Lead root-cause analysis, risk assessment, and resolution for high-impact, Telecom-critical systems
• Drive Telecom domain solutioning across modules
• Test Automation Architecture & Framework

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Architecture & Framework Design Expert: 8+ years
• Strong Telecom domain knowledge
• Automation: Selenium / Playwright, REST / APIExpert
• Hands-on: 8+ years
• Test Architect responsible for defining and enhancing enterprise automation frameworks with Test Grid(future preferred tool) and Tosca (existing), along with Selenium/Java where needed
• Programming Language: Java / C# / TypeScript
• Expert Hands-on: 7+ years
• Design E2E automation across digital channels (Mobile, Web, API,bots) and middleware layers (Commerce, DAS Auth, DPS, Offers, Operations)SQL knowledge
• Strong: 5+ years
• Able to architect scalable automation for high-volume digital workflows and multi-system orchestration.
• CI/CD & DevOps (Gitlab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, qTest)
• Strong: 5+ years
• Accessibility TestingAI/ML-based testing tools & GenAI for QE2-4 years QE strategy, governance, KPIs & test-data management
• Expert Performance & non-functional testing strategy
• Strong: 4+ years Stakeholder management, technical leadership & communication Expert

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Kansas

Compensation Range

$90,000-$135,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Appium, API Testing, Java, Accessibility Testing, Jenkins, Kubernetes