Test Architect
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Test Architect to take ownership of test automation solutions, including the design of automation frameworks and the definition and execution of testing strategies. This role will lead testing architecture across products, ensuring high-quality delivery through robust automation, best practices, and continuous improvement across the SDLC/STLC.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the design and implementation of test automation solutions, frameworks, and overall test strategy.
- Define and lead test plans, test execution, and automation initiatives for products.
- Support the Test Manager by providing technical leadership and guidance to the testing team.
- Design and deliver testing methodologies using a broad range of testing approaches and best practices.
- Monitor and improve the effectiveness of testing processes through continuous analysis across the SDLC/STLC.
- Identify and recommend tools and technologies aligned with existing development ecosystems and team skill sets.
- Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks, libraries, and reusable components.
- Own test infrastructure, environments, and tooling, collaborating with DevOps and Support teams (CI/CD, environments, budgets).
- Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge sharing to QA and other business teams.
- Define and standardize testing architecture, methodologies, processes, and tools across engagements.
- Support and optimize automation scripts and recommend improvements in tools, techniques, and methodologies.
- Collaborate with product teams to define long-term test automation strategies, roadmaps, tools, and frameworks.
- Evaluate and select appropriate automation tools for different products and applications.
- Work closely with QA teams to resolve technical issues and improve overall product quality.
- Develop automation strategies for regression testing based on complexity, reusability, and technical analysis.
- Adapt effectively to change, ambiguity, and evolving project demands.
Required Qualifications- Working knowledge of UiPath RPA and/or UiPath Test Suite.
- Proficiency in open-source or commercial test automation tools.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in the software industry, including 8+ years as a Test Architect.
- Strong experience with open-source and commercial test automation tools.
- Solid understanding of OOP concepts and hands-on experience with Java, .NET, and/or C#.
- Proven experience applying coding standards and participating in code reviews.
- Expertise in test automation frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, and Selenium.
- Strong experience with UI and/or API test automation (REST, SOAP, XML).
- Experience implementing QA and testing frameworks for web and eCommerce applications using Agile methodologies.
- Expertise in web performance infrastructure (CDNs, caching, reverse proxies).
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Proven ability to design test frameworks from scratch and enhance existing ones.
- Experience defining and implementing test processes across multiple projects and release cycles.
- Strong understanding of web servers, application servers, and databases (SQL, Oracle).
- Experience working across different delivery models (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps).
- Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory).
Nice to Have
- UiPath Certified RPA Developer.
- ISTQB Foundation Certification.
- .NET or Python experience.
Originally posted on Himalayas