Quality Assurance Architect

PNC

Quality Assurance Architect at PNC, driving automation and validation strategies across systems. Leading scalable testing practices with a focus on quality outcomes in engineering teams.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeDallas • Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive test strategy across complex systems, services, and integrations.
Lead automation design, framework improvement, and reusable pattern creation.
Align validation to architecture, dependencies, change impact, and risk.
Drive CI/CD-aligned quality practices and pipeline-level validation.
Partner with engineers to improve testability, observability, and design quality.
Mentor junior engineers and guide teams on scalable testing practices.
Analyze defect and execution trends to drive systemic improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically, 8–12 years of experience in Quality Engineering, SDET, or Software Engineering.
Strong experience designing automation frameworks and scalable validation strategies.
Deep understanding of CI/CD, distributed systems, service integration, and non-functional quality considerations.
Proven ability to influence technical direction and improve engineering practices.
Strong collaboration, mentoring, and cross-team leadership capability.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level

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Hard Skills & Tools

test strategyautomation designframework improvementCI/CDvalidation strategiesdefect analysisexecution trendsscalable testing practicesobservabilitydesign quality

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationleadershipinfluencingguidance

Certifications

Bachelor's degree