QA Automation Architect

Job Title: QA Automation Architect (Playwright + AI-Driven QA) Location: Los Angeles; CA Work Mode: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite) Duration : Long Term   Visa: H1B; GC; & TN Visas can apply.   Job Description: We are seeking a QA Automation Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade automation frameworks. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, UI/API automation, and AI-driven QA practices. You will be responsible for driving automation strategy, improving test coverage, and enabling high-quality releases across distributed teams. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright and TypeScript Implement UI, API, and end-to-end test automation strategies Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar) Define and implement test strategies, quality gates, and reporting metrics Drive AI-based QA initiatives (test generation, optimization, self-healing tests) Identify and resolve test flakiness and performance bottlenecks Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders Lead and mentor offshore/onshore QA teams Establish best practices, coding standards, and reusable automation components Required Skills 10+ years of experience in QA / Test Automation Proven experience as a QA Automation Architect / Staff QA Engineer Strong hands-on expertise in: Playwright (Mandatory) TypeScript (Mandatory) UI Automation & API Testing Experience building automation frameworks from scratch Strong understanding of CI/CD integration and DevOps practices Experience with AI/ML in QA (test generation, predictive analysis, or intelligent automation) Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills Strong communication and client-facing experience Preferred Skills: Experience with Playwright MCP Server or AI-based automation tools Insurance or regulated domain experience Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models.