Senior Quality Architect

We are looking for a Senior Quality Architect with deep expertise in pre-sales solutioning, AI-driven testing, and advanced test automation to join our Quality Engineering practice. In this strategic, client-facing role, you will lead the design of innovative testing solutions, drive RFP/RFI responses, and deliver compelling presentations that position our Quality Engineering capabilities to enterprise clients and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end response creation for complex RFPs, RFIs, and Statements of Work focused on Quality Engineering and Test Automation

• Develop compelling, client-centric proposals, estimation models, and solution architectures that clearly articulate our value proposition

• Lead technical discussions, discovery workshops, and solution walk-throughs with C-level executives, engineering leadership, and procurement stakeholders

• Deliver high-impact presentations and demonstrations showcasing Quality Engineering capabilities, accelerators, and frameworks

• Architect modern Quality Engineering solutions incorporating advanced Test Automation frameworks and AI-driven testing methodologies, including self-healing scripts, predictive analytics, and generative AI in testing

• Collaborate with delivery teams to validate that proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with client expectations

• Partner with sales, account management, and Quality Engineering Center of Excellence leadership to identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities

• Contribute to the development of reusable pre-sales assets, capability decks, and solution accelerators

• Stay current with emerging trends in Quality Engineering, AI/ML-driven testing, and test automation to continuously enhance our go-to-market strategy

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IT Quality Engineering, with at least 5-8 years focused on pre-sales solutioning, proposal and estimation management, or client-facing advisory roles

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive business narratives for executive audiences

• Deep hands-on background or architectural understanding of modern Test Automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and API automation tools

• Strong familiarity with AI and Machine Learning applications in Quality Engineering, including AI-generated test cases, autonomous testing tools, and intelligent defect prediction

• Demonstrated track record of building winning proposals, managing estimation models covering effort and pricing, and driving RFPs to successful closure

• Experience leading technical discussions and solution presentations with senior client stakeholders

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Experience working in a global delivery model with onshore and offshore teams

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and shift-left quality strategies

• Relevant industry certifications such as ISTQB, AWS or Azure DevOps, or Agile/Scrum certifications

• Experience contributing to Quality Engineering practice development or Center of Excellence initiatives

We offer/Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program