Project Description:
The Test Automation Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for defining and delivering the organisation’s end‑to‑end automation strategy. This role designs scalable automation frameworks, selects the right tools and technologies, and drives best‑practice adoption across delivery teams. Operating from a central capability function, the Architect works closely with developers, platform engineers, product managers, and delivery leads to ensure automation effectively validates the full system under test. The role also provides hands‑on leadership and coaching to automation testers across multiple ARTs and programmes.

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the automation strategy - Build a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with organisational testing goals, defining scope, tooling, frameworks, and required resources.
Identify and prioritise automation opportunities - Work with stakeholders to assess risk, cost, and business value to determine where automation delivers the greatest impact.




Select and implement automation frameworks and tools - Choose and deploy frameworks and technologies that fit the organisation’s needs, considering test types, team capability, and budget.
Lead and mentor automation testers - Provide technical leadership, coaching, and direction to automation testers across teams, ensuring high‑quality test development and execution.
Collaborate with stakeholders - Engage with developers, platform teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure automated tests meet expectations and coverage needs.
Monitor and report automation effectiveness - Track key metrics such as coverage, execution time, stability, and defect detection, and communicate progress to leadership.
Stay current with contemporary automation and AI practices - Continuously evaluate emerging tools, AI‑driven testing capabilities, and industry best practices; uplift team knowledge through communities of practice.
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📌 Test Automation Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Luxoft
📍 Chennai