Test Automation Architect

Responsibilities

• Framework Ownership

  : Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust, and reusable test automation frameworks from the ground up for web, API, mobile, and thick client applications using

  Selenium

  ,

  Java

  , and other modern tools.

• Strategy and Planning

  : Define and lead the overall test strategy, test plans, and test execution for complex, large-scale systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines.

• Technical Leadership

  : Act as a technical expert and mentor for the QA and development teams. Guide them on best practices for test automation, coding standards, and continuous quality improvement.

• Tool and Technology Evaluation

  : Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in test automation, including AI/ML-driven testing. Evaluate and recommend new tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and coverage.

• CI/CD Integration

  : Drive the integration of automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins or similar. Ensure automated quality gates are in place to support a fast and reliable release cycle.

• Cloud Testing

  : Architect and implement test environments and strategies for applications hosted on

  AWS

  services, leveraging cloud-native testing solutions and a deep understanding of the AWS ecosystem.

• Performance and Security

  : Define and oversee strategies for performance, load, and security testing to identify potential bottlenecks and vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

  : Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and DevOps, to embed quality throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10-15 years

  of experience in software testing, with a minimum of 5 years in a Test Architect or Lead Test Automation role.

• Deep expertise in Java

  and a strong command of object-oriented programming principles.

• Extensive experience with Selenium WebDriver

  for web automation and a strong understanding of its ecosystem (Grid, etc.).
• Proven experience in designing and building test automation frameworks for various application types (web, mobile, API).
• Experience with

  API automation frameworks

  (e.g., Rest Assured) and tools (e.g., Postman).
• Hands-on experience with mobile automation tools like

  Appium

  .
• In-depth knowledge of

  AWS services

  as they relate to testing and application deployment (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with tools like

  Jenkins, GitLab CI

  , or similar.
• Proficiency with build tools such as

  Maven

  or

  Gradle

  .
• Expertise with version control systems, especially

  Git

  .
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change