Overview

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Architect to define, design, and scale enterprise‑grade automation solutions across web, API, and data platforms. This role provides technical ownership of automation architecture and partners closely with Engineering, Dev Ops, and Product teams to ensure high‑quality, scalable, and reliable software delivery. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with deep expertise in automation frameworks and CI/CD integration, Cloud environments using AWS, Azure, or GCP, capable of influencing quality practices across large, distributed systems while handling multiple initiatives in a cross‑functional environment. How you'll make an impact Responsibilities Automation Architecture & Strategy Define and own the automation architecture across web, API, and integration layers. Design scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks aligned with product architecture. Establish automation standards, patterns, and best practices across teams. Lead automation strategy for functional, regression, integration, and non-functional testing. E2E Tests Collaborate on non-functional testing aspects. Bring in Automation first mindset Introduce the usage of AI into Automation Testing capability. Framework Design & Implementation Design, implement, and evolve automation frameworks using tools such as: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, AccelQ, PyTest, Querysurge etc. Ensure framework scalability, reliability, and ease of adoption across teams. Drive shift-left testing practices and improve test coverage early in the SDLC.



CI/CD & Dev Ops Integration Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops). Enable parallel execution, environment-based testing, and reporting within pipelines. Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to optimize test execution and pipeline stability. API & Performance Testing Define and implement API automation strategies using Postman, ACCELQ, Rest Assured, SoapUI, or equivalent. Provide architectural guidance for performance and load testing using JMeter, Load Runner, or similar tools. Ensure performance benchmarks and quality gates are enforced before production releases. Technical Leadership & Collaboration Act as a technical mentor and advisor to QA engineers and automation developers. Review automation code, framework designs, and test strategies. Partner with engineering, product, and architecture teams to align quality goals with business objectives. Participate in release planning and quality risk assessments. About you Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience 7-8 years of experience Software Quality Engineering.



4+ years in a senior automation, architect, or principal-level QE role Extensive hands-on experience building and scaling automation frameworks Strong experience in Agile/Scrum and CI/CD-driven delivery environments Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments. Technical Skills Automation tools: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, AccelQ, PyTest Programming languages: Java, Python, Java Script, or equivalent API testing: Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI Knowledge of implementing & leveraging AI in Testing. Performance testing: JMeter, Load Runner CI/CD tools: Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions Version control: Git Strong understanding of: Test architecture patterns Microservices and distributed systems Dev Ops and shift-left testing practices Experience testing cloud-native applications (Azure, AWS, GCP) Exposure to monitoring/observability tools (, App Dynamics) Experience validating data pipelines or BI reports Experience validating BI reports (Power BI, Tableau). Soft Skills Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative mindset. Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills. Transparent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to influence quality culture across engineering teams Preferred Qualifications QA or testing certifications (ISTQB, CSTE, CSQE, etc.). Experience with AI/ML‑based testing tools. Experience of working on automation for enterprise-based products like SAP, Workday etc Experience in Human Resource Management applications or projects domain.

📌 Quality Automation Lead (India)
🏢 Gallagher
📍 India