TEKsystems is hiring: Katalon Studio QA Architect in Westerville

Overview

Our Client is seeking a candidate who will architect and implement their enterprise test automation strategy with primary focus on building a comprehensive Katalon Studio E2E testing framework from the ground up. This role involves designing test automation architecture for applications, establishing CI/CD integration patterns in Azure DevOps, and ensuring data quality across our portal systems.

Candidate will spend approximately 60% of their time developing the Katalon framework—including test case design, execution strategies, and reporting infrastructure—while dedicating 40% to supporting roadmap project testing, including API validation, integration testing, and regression suite maintenance. The role works directly with development teams to establish testing standards, review code quality, and mentor team members on automation best practices.

Hands‑on technical leadership is required to transform testing capabilities and establish scalable patterns for future projects. Candidates will need to navigate ambiguous requirements, proactively identify and communicate blockers, and bring innovative testing solutions to the team.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on QA automation experience in enterprise software environments
• Expert-level proficiency with Katalon Studio for E2E test automation (must demonstrate experience architecting and building Katalon frameworks)
• Strong C# experience with unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest)
• TypeScript/JavaScript proficiency for JEST test development and maintenance
• API testing experience using RestSharp, Postman, or similar tools
• Proven experience integrating automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of test framework architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with data quality validation and test data management strategies

Preferred Skills

• Azure cloud services familiarity
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience
• Experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Databricks for test data setup and validation

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH. Fully remote.

Pay And Benefits

Pay range: $40.00 – $50.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Fully remote.

Application Deadline

The position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.