Test Automation Architect

Job Title : Test Automation Architect
Location : Newark, CA
Work Mode : Hybrid
Duration: 06

Note: Only Local Candidates & No Visa Sponsorship


Primary Skills: Ready API, Rest Assured, Playwright Typescript Automation, Postman for Testing, Postman, SOAP UI for Testing

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Test Automation Architect to design develop and implement robust and scalable test automation frameworks with a strong focus on Playwright This role will leverage the power of AI assisted development using GitHub Copilot to optimize test creation and maintenance The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader driving best practices in test automation and ensuring the delivery of high quality software products

Responsibilities:
Design develop and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks using Playwright with Typescript
Lead the adoption and effective utilization of GitHub Copilot to accelerate test script development refactoring and debugging
Define and implement automation strategies for end-to-end API and performance testing
Collaborate with development QA and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CICD pipelines
Establish and enforce test automation best practices coding standards and design patterns
Mentor and guide automation engineers on Playwright GitHub Copilot and general test automation principles
Evaluate and recommend new tools technologies and methodologies to enhance test automation capabilities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues ensuring the stability and reliability of test suites
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the test automation function

Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in computer science engineering or a related field 15 years of experience in software testing and test automation with at least 3 years in an Architect or Lead role
Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks with Playwright
Proven experience utilizing GitHub Copilot for efficient code generation test script creation and refactoring
Strong understanding of modern web technologies APIs and microservices architecture
Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript Python or C Experience with CICD tools eg Jenkins GitLab CI Azure DevOps and version control systems Git Deep understanding of testing methodologies including Agile and DevOps principles
Excellent analytical problem solving and communication skills Ability to lead mentor and collaborate effectively within a team environment Preferred Qualifications Master s degree in a relevant field Experience with other test automation tools and frameworks e.g. Selenium Cypress Familiarity with cloud platforms AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Familiarity with Test Management tool such as JIRA Zephyr Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies