We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Test Automation Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our automation testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation, along with preferred experience in WebDriverIO and RestAssured, combined with expertise in test automation design patterns and the ability to explore and integrate AI/ML into testing workflows. This role involves mentoring team members, driving test automation best practices, and continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our test automation strategy.
Key Responsibilities Framework Development
- Design and build scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications using tools such as Playwright, WebDriverIO, RestAssured, and related ecosystems
- Establish robust architectural patterns and best practices for framework design to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability
- Develop comprehensive documentation and guidelines for framework usage across teams
Automation Strategy Optimization
- Define and evolve the automation strategy across Agile/DevOps teams
- Identify opportunities for automation in CI/CD pipelines and drive initiatives to optimize test execution time and coverage
- Work with teams to strategize automation implementation based on feasibility and business impact
- Analyze test metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
Proof of Concepts (POCs) Tool Exploration
- Conduct self-directed exploration of emerging tools and technologies in the test automation space
- Develop and present POCs to validate current approaches and improvements
- Provide recommendations on tool selection and implementation within existing frameworks
AI/ML Integration in Testing
- Research and evaluate AI/ML-based test automation tools and methodologies
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