Test Automation Architect
Location- Hyderabad, India (Hyderabad-based candidates only)
Experience-
Overall Testing Experience: 15+ Years
- Automation Testing Experience: 10+ Years
- QA/Test Architecture Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Architect to lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of enterprise-scale automation testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Playwright, with strong experience in WebDriverIO and RestAssured, along with a solid understanding of modern automation architecture, design patterns, and CI/CD integration.
This is a strategic leadership role requiring a combination of hands-on technical expertise, architectural vision, mentoring capabilities, and a passion for innovation. The successful candidate will also explore and integrate AI-powered testing solutions to improve automation efficiency, quality, and delivery speed.
Key Responsibilities
Automation Framework Architecture
- Design and develop scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks for Web, API, and Mobile applications.
- Build enterprise-grade automation solutions using:
- Playwright
- WebDriverIO
- RestAssured
- Establish framework design standards, architectural principles, and coding best practices.
- Develop reusable utilities and common libraries.
- Create comprehensive framework documentation and usage guidelines.
Automation Strategy & Optimization
- Define and execute the organization's automation testing strategy.
- Drive automation adoption across Agile and DevOps teams.
- Improve automation coverage, execution efficiency, and overall quality.
- Optimize CI/CD integration for automated testing.
- Analyze automation metrics and recommend continuous improvements.
- Identify automation opportunities based on business value and technical feasibility.
Proof of Concepts (POCs)
- Research emerging automation technologies.
- Build Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new tools and frameworks.
- Evaluate automation platforms and recommend suitable solutions.
- Present findings and implementation strategies to stakeholders.
AI-Driven Test Automation
- Research AI/ML-powered testing solutions.
- Explore intelligent automation capabilities including:
- Self-healing automation
- AI-generated test cases
- Intelligent test prioritization
- Test data generation
- Smart defect prediction
- Evaluate tools such as Claude and other intelligent testing platforms.
- Recommend AI adoption strategies to improve testing efficiency.
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor QA Engineers and SDETs across multiple teams.
- Conduct technical workshops and automation training sessions.
- Develop learning materials and best practice documentation.
- Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Automation Governance
- Define and enforce automation coding standards.
- Establish framework governance and quality gates.
- Ensure:
- Maintainability
- Reliability
- Reusability
- Scalability
- Implement branching strategies and static code analysis.
- Drive quality assurance best practices throughout the SDLC.
Continuous Improvement
- Continuously evaluate emerging testing tools and frameworks.
- Recommend modernization initiatives.
- Reduce automation technical debt.
- Improve framework performance and maintainability.
- Enhance testing efficiency across projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with:
- QA Teams
- Development Teams
- DevOps Engineers
- Product Managers
- Business Stakeholders
- Align automation initiatives with business objectives.
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
Hands-on Testing
- Perform manual testing whenever required.
- Develop and maintain automated test suites.
- Support project delivery through hands-on technical contributions.
Required Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
- Hyderabad-based candidates only
- 15+ years of Software Testing experience
- 10+ years of Automation Testing experience
- Minimum 5 years as a Test/QA Architect
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Technical Skills
Programming
Automation Tools
- Playwright (Expert)
- WebDriverIO
- RestAssured
Framework Design
- Build automation frameworks from scratch
- Test automation architecture
- Design patterns
- Reusable component development
CI/CD
Experience with:
- Jenkins
- GitHub Actions
- Azure DevOps
API Testing
- REST APIs
- Request/Response Validation
- Contract Testing
Methodologies
- Agile
- Scrum
- BDD
- TDD
- Cucumber
- Mocha
AI in Testing
Exposure to:
- Claude
- AI-assisted testing
- Intelligent automation tools
Quality Engineering
- Coding standards
- Test strategy
- Automation best practices
- Software Quality Assurance principles
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Strategic thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Team collaboration
- Self-driven and innovative mindset
- Passion for continuous learning
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
- Mobile Test Automation
- Containerization
- Microservices Testing
- Performance & Load Testing
- Test Data Management
- AWS / Azure / GCP Testing Services
- Open Source Test Automation Contributions
- QA & Automation Certifications
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide automation initiatives
- Exposure to cutting-edge testing technologies
- AI-driven automation projects
- Collaborative engineering culture
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Competitive compensation package
- Career growth opportunities
Pay: Up to ₹3,500,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
