QA Architect (Local to MD, VA or DC)

ONLY FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES OF VA, MD AND DC AREA.

QE Architect with Playwright exp AI/Automation
We are looking for a QE Automation Architect with strong hands-on experience in Playwright and modern test automation frameworks to design and lead enterprise-scale quality engineering solutions. Must-Have Skills
15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Test Automation
Strong hands-on expertise with Playwright must have - Hands on
Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or TypeScript
Experience designing and building automation frameworks from scratch
Strong experience with UI and API automation
Hands-on experience with Selenium, PyTest, REST Assured, or similar tools
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum and SDLC
Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring QE teams
Exposure to GenAI/LLMs, AI-powered testing, or Agentic AI is a strong plus
Experience with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform and cloud-based applications is preferred What You ll Do Architect and implement scalable QE automation frameworks.
Lead the adoption of Playwright and AI-powered testing solutions.
Define automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
Partner with engineering and product teams across the SDLC.
Drive test automation, quality strategy, defect management, and continuous improvement.
Mentor QE engineers and provide technical leadership.