SDET Architecture

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary SDET Architect to lead the design and implementation of modern, scalable test automation frameworks.

This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with deep expertise in automation architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and quality engineering best practices.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect a complete redesign of the existing automation test framework using modern design patterns and tools.
• Define and implement test automation strategies and standards across the organization.
• Evaluate and integrate modern tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Test Containers, Allure).
• Develop reusable and scalable automation libraries for UI, API, and backend testing.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for test automation using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, etc.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops, QA, and development teams to optimize test execution across environments.
• Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and technology evaluations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote Shift-Left Testing and embed automation early in the SDLC.
• Focus on test data management, performance testing, and system resilience.
• Mentor QA engineers and developers contributing to the automation suite.
• Ensure integration with quality metrics and real-time reporting dashboards.

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 2 years in an automation/test architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and scaling test automation frameworks using languages such as Java, Kotlin, Python, or Type Script.
• Hands-on experience with modern automation tools:
  Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestNG/JUnit.
• Expertise in testing RESTful APIs and microservices using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or Karate.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design principles.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git Ops, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, and Azure Dev Ops.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for distributed testing and environment management.
• Familiarity with BDD tools like Cucumber or Spec Flow (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of test strategy, test data management, performance tuning, and fault injection.

• Experience leading enterprise-wide automation initiatives.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across teams.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in quality engineering practices.