As a QA Architect within PNC's Commercial & Institutional Banking organization, you will lead the definition of enterprise-wide quality strategies and drive automation-first practices across Agile and DevOps pipelines. Your daily responsibilities include architecting scalable testing frameworks, integrating continuous testing processes, and mentoring teams on best practices to enhance test coverage and efficiency. You will work with modern tools like Selenium, Cucumber, and Playwright to develop comprehensive automation strategies for UI, API, and end-to-end testing. This role requires expertise in Java or Python programming languages and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, as well as an understanding of emerging technologies such as AI and test optimization tools. The position is integral to ensuring high-quality software releases through robust engineering practices at a large financial institution.
Define and implement enterprise-wide quality engineering architecture aligned with business objectives.
Establish comprehensive test strategies, frameworks, and quality gates across the SDLC.
Drive adoption of shift-left testing and continuous integration practices.
Execute a comprehensive automation strategy for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
Mentor QA engineers on best practices and tool usage in automation-first environments.
What we're looking for
Experienced in designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks and reusable components.
Proficient in Java or Python programming languages for test automation.
Familiar with modern test automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright.
Drives adoption of shift-left testing, continuous testing, and automation-first practices.
Mentors teams on quality engineering best practices, frameworks, and tooling.
Supports improvement of test coverage, efficiency, and overall quality maturity.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines preferred.
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About PNC
PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the U.S., based in Pittsburgh, PA, it provides retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management.
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