Principal QA Architect

Guild Mortgage

. Define and maintain the strategy for QA technology solutions aligned with the QA organizational vision and roadmap .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $144,001 - $210,601 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing quality technology solutions, with a strong focus on automation, AI-enabled testing, and CI/CD practices. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and drive measurable improvements in software quality and delivery outcomes.

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Quality Technology SolutionsAutomation FrameworksCI/CD ToolsTechnical LeadershipProgramming Languages

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentAutomation SolutionsTest ManagementAI-Enabled TestingIntegration DesignQuality ReportingTest Data ManagementEnterprise-Scale SolutionsPrototyping

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationHighly OrganizedDetail-OrientedMentorshipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsJenkinsGitLab CIGitHub ActionsPlaywrightSeleniumCypressToscaJUnitTestNG

Industry Keywords

Agile DeliveryQuality AssuranceSoftware QualityMetrics-Driven EnvironmentCloud Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCypressJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJUnitPythonSeleniumTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the strategy for QA technology solutions aligned with the QA organizational vision and roadmap
Translate QA priorities into practical technology capabilities, solution roadmaps, and executable work
Identify quality capability gaps and recommend solutions improving speed, confidence, coverage, visibility, consistency, and customer outcomes
Evaluate emerging technologies including AI-enabled testing, intelligent automation, test data tooling, observability, analytics, and quality engineering platforms
Design, build, implement, and evolve scalable, reusable quality technology solutions
Perform hands-on solution design, prototyping, software development, integrations, proof-of-concepts, troubleshooting, and implementation
Develop integrated automation, AI-enabled tooling, test data, reporting, dashboards, CI/CD quality gates, observability, analytics, and workflow solutions
Partner with engineering, DevOps, architecture, QA, product, security, data, and business teams
Lead technical implementation efforts for key quality technology initiatives
Create solution documentation, usage guidance, enablement materials, and support models
Lead innovation applying AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve quality outcomes
Enable QA engineers and delivery teams through patterns, standards, training, guidance, mentorship, and adoption support
Serve on the QA leadership team and contribute to QA strategy, priorities, operating models, and organizational capabilities
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to architects and senior technical contributors
Define and track metrics for effectiveness, adoption, reliability, automation, coverage, quality risks, and business value
Maintain a QA technology product vision, roadmap, and backlog
Drive measurable improvements in delivery confidence, visibility, quality decision-making, automation adoption, and reduced manual effort

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or directly equivalent combination of education and technical experience may be considered
Minimum 10 years' experience in software quality, software engineering, automation, quality engineering, solution architecture, or related technology roles
Minimum five years technical leadership, architecture, lead, supervisory, management, or equivalent influence-based leadership experience preferred
Experience designing, building, implementing, or leading enterprise-scale quality technology solutions
Experience creating roadmaps, managing backlogs, prioritizing work, and delivering technology outcomes
Experience with modern software delivery practices, Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, test management, test data, and quality reporting
Experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Tosca, JUnit, TestNG, TestComplete, or similar
Experience with Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar programming/scripting languages
Advanced proficiency in one or more modern programming languages and ability to develop production-quality code, prototypes, integrations, automation solutions, and technical proof-of-concepts
Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD tools
Familiarity with AI-enabled testing tools, intelligent automation, test generation, analytics, or emerging quality technologies
Advanced proficiency with AI-assisted development tools, large language model technologies, and emerging AI capabilities relevant to software quality and delivery
Ability to evaluate, prototype, and implement AI-enabled quality solutions
Experience designing and integrating enterprise-scale technology solutions across multiple systems, platforms, and delivery pipelines
Experience with integrated test management systems, test data management, quality reporting, and dashboarding
Familiarity with cloud platforms, service testing, API testing, performance testing, security testing, and compliance considerations
Ability to evaluate technology options and make build-versus-buy recommendations, technical proof-of-concepts, and implementation approaches
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications required
Commitment to company values
Ability to adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols in a timely manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
LTD insurance
401(k) with employer match
Pleasant work environment
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package