DESCRIPTION:
The QA Architect is the strategic visionary for the Quality Assurance organization, responsible for defining the future of quality engineering, testing practices, and QA governance across the enterprise. In partnership with the QA Manager, this role establishes the QA vision, roadmap, standards, and architecture while driving innovation in automation, quality engineering, and emerging testing capabilities. The QA Architect ensures quality remains a competitive advantage by creating scalable frameworks, influencing technology strategy, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality solutions through consistent and modern QA practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive QA strategy across all facets of Information Technology
- Establish standardized QA processes, tools, and metrics across all product lines.
- Partner with third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure external deliverables meet internal quality standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Product, DevOps, and Security to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.
- Works with other senior members, managers and architects to assess/introduce/implement new quality assurance frameworks, tools and processes.
- Manage QA environments and data needs across multiple tiers (Dev, QA, UAT/Stage, Production), ensuring alignment with deployment and release schedules.
- Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives based on defect trends and quality metrics.
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in QA, automation, and environment management.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Strong understanding of environment management practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy) and containerized deployments
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Katalon Studio and TestOps, postman, Loadrunner, and Azure Devops
PREFERRED:
- Strategic thinker with a passion for quality and innovation.
- Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
At SECURA, we are transforming the insurance experience by putting authenticity at the forefront of everything we do. Our mission is clear: we’re making insurance genuine. We recognize that our associates are our greatest assets, and we invest in their well-being and professional growth. We offer opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, competitive benefits, and a culture that champions work-life balance. Joining SECURA means becoming part of a dynamic team that values each individual’s contribution and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Here, you’ll not only find a fulfilling career but also a place where you can make a positive impact every day.
SECURA Insurance strives to provide equal opportunity for all employees and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong understanding of environment management practices and tools
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including TeamCity, GitHub Actions, and Octopus Deploy
- Experience with containerized deployments
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, including Selenium, Katalon Studio, Katalon TestOps, Postman, LoadRunner, and Azure DevOps
- Strategic thinking and passion for quality and innovation
- Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Do
SECURA Insurance Companies is based in Neenah, Wis., and operates in 13 states, including: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Since 1900, we've been known for our genuine people and exceptional service by agents and policyholders. As a property-casualty insurance company, we provide flexible, customized options for your business, farm, agribusiness, special event, and nonprofit. Our purpose is simple and one that we encourage our associates to live out every day through each interaction they have. We're making insurance genuine. From the protection we provide to the relationships we build, it's our mission to provide quality coverage and unmatched service to empower our independent agents and protect our customers.








