We are looking for a QA Automation Architect who brings a wealth of experience in designing and developing robust, scalable, and high-performance automation testing frameworks. This is a pivotal role that requires both strategic vision and technical execution capabilities. The ideal candidate will serve as a key contributor to our Quality Assurance initiatives, helping shape the future of our test automation strategies for both web and mobile applications.
This role demands not only hands-on coding skills but also strong leadership and mentorship qualities to guide a growing QA team. You will work closely with developers, QA engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure we deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of automation testing frameworks for complex web and mobile applications.
- Define the technical direction and automation architecture strategy, ensuring the solutions are scalable, reusable, and maintainable.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application architecture and identify automation opportunities.
- Architect and maintain robust test suites for regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing using modern automation tools and frameworks.
- Drive the adoption of BDD (Behavior Driven Development) frameworks and practices across the QA team and broader organization.
- Build and enhance API automation frameworks to ensure seamless backend testing using tools like Rest Assured, Karate, or equivalent.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to QA engineers, enabling skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Continuously assess and implement best practices, industry standards, and emerging trends in QA automation.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to automation standards, and help enforce quality gates in the CI/CD pipeline.
- Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, presenting automation strategies and status reports effectively.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java programming, with strong object-oriented design principles and clean coding practices.
- 5+ years of experience in automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Puppeteer expert-level knowledge in at least one is mandatory.
- 4+ years of experience working with BDD frameworks like Cucumber, including experience integrating BDD into the automation lifecycle.
- Strong background in API automation, with a minimum of 4 years using tools like Rest Assured, Karate, or similar frameworks.
- Proven track record of designing and building test automation frameworks from scratch, focusing on scalability and long-term maintenance.
- Solid understanding of software testing principles, QA methodologies, and the complete SDLC/STLC lifecycle.
- Exceptional analytical and architectural thinking with the ability to deconstruct complex problems and identify effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, providing technical direction and sharing automation best practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Good to Have
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Exposure to mobile testing frameworks such as Appium.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Understanding of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Be a key player in shaping automation strategy and direction.
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a passionate team of QA professionals.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
- Culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration.
If you're a passionate QA Automation expert looking to take your career to the next level, apply now and be part of a team that's redefining quality engineering.