QA Automation Architect

About Position:

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of QA automation Architecture, with cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD knowledge.

• Role: QA Automation Architect

• Location: Pune

• Experience: 10 to 15 years

• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Strong QA Architect experience with cloud and CI/CD knowledge.
• Aligning QA goals with product and engineering objectives. Define and drive the overall QA vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Promote a Shift-Left and Shift-Right testing mindset across teams.
• Framework & Tooling Design Architect scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).
• Evaluate and integrate tools for test management, CI/CD, performance, security, and observability.
• Lead the transition from legacy frameworks to modern stacks (e.g., Ruby to Java or TypeScript).

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Test Strategy & Governance:

  Define test strategies for functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Establish quality gates, test coverage metrics, and release criteria.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Collaboration & Mentorship:

  Collaborate with developers, product managers, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor QA engineers and guide them in automation, debugging, and quality mindset.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices in test automation.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

  Introduce AI/ML-driven testing, self-healing scripts, and intelligent test selection.
• Optimize test cycles using parallel execution, containerization, and cloud-based testing.
• Continuously assess and improve test effectiveness and efficiency.

• Quality Advocacy:

  Act as a quality evangelist across the organization.
• Drive initiatives like TestOps, Test Data Management, and Test Observability.
• Represent QA in architecture reviews and release planning.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
• Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”