Automation Test Architect

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Test Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade test automation solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining automation strategies, building scalable automation frameworks, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and driving quality engineering best practices across multiple applications and platforms.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $100k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

• Define and implement the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable and scalable automation frameworks for web, API, mobile, and backend applications.
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Establish automation standards, coding guidelines, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with Development, Dev Ops, Product Management, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Lead automation efforts for functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.
• Drive shift-left testing practices and quality engineering initiatives.
• Analyze test coverage, automation effectiveness, and quality metrics.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to automation engineers.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions and identify quality risks early in the SDL.

• Strong expertise in Selenium Web Driver, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent automation tools.
• Experience designing hybrid, data-driven, keyword-driven, and BDD automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in API automation using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.
• Experience with mobile automation using Appium.
• QA/Test Automation experience with strong experience as an Automation Architect or Test Architect.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, Scrum, and Dev Ops methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal…