Quality Assurance Architect
Today• Flexible / Remote
Neenah, WI
Requisition #: 20531
Functional Area: Quality Assurance; Software Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Options: Remote / Work from Home in the US #LI-Remote
Work Hours: Standard Business Hours
Position Summary
J. J. Keller has an opening for a strategic, yet hands-on Quality Assurance Architect who thrives working with automation, AI, and modern DevOps. As a Quality Assurance Architect, you'll help lead the transformation toward AI - leveraging GitHub, AI agents, Copilot, and modern automating tools. You'll shape strategy, influence teams, and energize the organization with confidence, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment - even when the path isn't fully defined.
Job Responsibilities
- Define and drive the AI‑first automated testing strategy for new and existing mobile and web products.
- Lead the evolution of our automation frameworks, patterns, and standards—ensuring consistency across teams.
- Partner with developers, QA engineers, and architects to embed automation into every stage of the SDLC.
- Leverage GitHub, AI agents, and Copilot to accelerate automation, improve coverage, and reduce manual effort.
- Use Playwright to build and evolve automated test suites; must have hands-on experience (at least ~1 year or meaningful project work).
- Collaborate with DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Mentor and coach QA team members on automation best practices and modern tooling.
- Perform workload analysis, assess test coverage, and identify automation opportunities.
- Maintain QA standards, processes, and tooling—including test management and defect tracking systems.
- Stay current with emerging automation technologies and bring forward new ideas to improve efficiency and quality.
- Develop and implement comprehensive Security testing strategies, ensuring alignment with OWASP standards.
Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years software of web/ mobile/API based quality assurance experience.
- 6+ years experience in test automation, including working with various automation frameworks, automation strategy, scripting, executing and reporting.
- 4+ years project management/leadership experience in a QA environment.
- Experience leading/mentoring test automation in a QA team, with strong experience in designing Playwright frameworks and utilizing Playwright frameworks and utilizing Playwright for API testing, authentication setup, etc.
- Experience identifying test automation opportunities.
- Experience with GitHub and pipelines.
- Strong experience using test management and automated testing tools.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, QA concepts, methodologies, and documentation.
- Proficiency with security testing tools strongly preferred.
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Education
- Bachelor's degree in technology or business-related field.
- In lieu of the bachelor's degree, an associate's degree in a related field combined with two years of additional related experience may be considered.
Other Requirements
- Ability to analyze and assess Automation tools to provide recommendations for supporting business decisions.
- Passion for Quality and Automation.
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate with customers and end-users on system requirements/enhancements.
- Ability to function both independently and as part of a team focused on specific deliverables and objectives.
Internal J. J. Keller experience requirements may vary from those for external candidates, with consideration given to demonstrated performance, institutional knowledge, and career progression within the organization.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to customer sites and/or industry and training events may also be required, depending on assignment.
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J. J. Keller provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, etc. The compensation range for this role is $105,000.00 to $120,000.00 which varies depending on factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's overall experience and geographic location. Note that J. J. Keller is not currently recruiting employees to work in California.
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Nearest Major Market: Oshkosh
Nearest Secondary Market: Appleton
Job Segment: QA, Quality Assurance, Testing, R&D, Developer, Technology, Quality, Research
Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Neenah, WI
Job ID: JJ_Keller-1368260300
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-27T18:29:35
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion