Automation Architect

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Automation Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable test automation frameworks. This role requires deep technical expertise in Selenium, JavaScript, and test architecture, as well as a strategic mindset to drive innovation and best practices in test automation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design:

Design scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation testing frameworks for web and enterprise applications.

Architect end-to-end automation solutions integrated with CI/CD pipelines.

• Automation Leadership:

Lead the automation strategy and implementation across multiple projects.

Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and development teams to align automation with business goals.

• Technical Execution:

Develop automation scripts using JavaScript with tools like Selenium, WebDriverIO, Cypress, or similar.

Integrate automation suites with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.

Implement BDD/TDD practices using Cucumber, Mocha, Jasmine, or equivalent frameworks.

• Mentorship & Governance:

Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices.

Define and enforce automation testing standards, code reviews, and quality gates.

• Performance & Optimization:

Ensure automation scripts are optimized for speed and stability.

Monitor and report on test coverage, automation metrics, and ROI.

Mandatory Skills

• Automation Testing Expertise

  Deep understanding of automation testing methodologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.

• Selenium

  Hands-on experience in developing robust automation scripts and frameworks using Selenium WebDriver.

• JavaScript

  Strong programming skills in JavaScript, including ES6+, Node.js ecosystem, and asynchronous programming.

• Architectural Expertise

  Proven experience in designing scalable automation frameworks across diverse technology stacks.

• CI/CD Integration

  Expertise in integrating automation suites into modern CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

  Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and suggest practical solutions.

Preferred/Good to Have

• Experience with cloud testing platforms like BrowserStack, Sauce Labs
• Exposure to AI/ML in testing
• ISTQB or similar certifications
• Agile/Scrum experience