Leads enterprise quality engineering and test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, performance, and data layers. Architects Java-based automation frameworks, integrates quality gates into CI/CD pipelines, and drives AI/LLM adoption for test generation, debugging, self-healing, test data creation, and defect analysis. Establishes ETL and data validation practices, governs DevOps quality standards, mentors QA teams, and collaborates with Engineering, DevOps, Data Engineering, and Product stakeholders to improve quality maturity and delivery predictability.
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Nexaminds is looking for an SDET Architect with strong AI/LLM exposure to lead and evolve our quality engineering practices. This role operates at an Architect / Principal level, combining deep technical expertise in test automation with the ability to drive AI adoption within QA workflows.
Location: United States
Qualifications we are looking for:
- 10+ years of experience in Test Automation and Quality Engineering
- Proven experience operating at Architect or Principal level
- Hands-on experience applying AI in Quality Assurance, including automation with Playwright or Selenium leveraging AI-assisted layers such as Copilot, LLMs, or similar. (E.g., test generation, self-healing, debugging, intelligent test data creation and defect analysis.)
- Strong hands-on programming expertise (Java ecosystem preferred)
- Extensive experience building automation frameworks for:
- UI automation (Selenium, Playwright)
- API automation (Postman, RestAssured, Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Integration testing
- Data validation / ETL testing
- Strong experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Deep understanding of DevOps practices and release governance
- Experience leading QA strategy for enterprise-scale platforms
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)
Job duties:
- Define and lead enterprise test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, performance, and data layers.
- Ensure responsible and governed adoption of AI tools within engineering workflows.
- Architect scalable and maintainable automation frameworks using Java-based ecosystems.
- Establish and enforce CI/CD quality gates integrated into DevOps pipelines.
- Drive data quality validation strategy for ETL and large-scale data platforms.
- Lead QA transformation initiatives to improve quality maturity, automation coverage, and delivery predictability.
- Mentor QA engineers and SDETs, establishing standards, tooling, and governance models.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, DevOps, Data Engineering, and Product teams.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled capabilities within QA processes.
- Continuously assess and evolve Quality Engineering best practices across the organization.
What you can expect from us
Here at Nexaminds, we're not your typical workplace. We're all about creating a friendly and trusting environment where you can thrive. Why does this matter? Well, trust and openness lead to better quality, innovation, commitment to getting the job done, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Stock options 📈
- Remote work options 🏠
- Flexible working hours 🕜
- Benefits above the law
- But it's not just about the work; it's about the people too. You'll be collaborating with some seriously awesome IT pros.
- You'll have access to mentorship and tons of opportunities to learn and level up.
Ready to embark on this journey with us? 🚀🎉 If you're feeling the excitement, go ahead and apply!
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