Automation Architect-Insurance domain

Job Overview

We are seeking a QA Automation Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade automation frameworks. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, UI/API automation, and AI-driven QA practices.

You will be responsible for driving automation strategy, improving test coverage, and enabling high-quality releases across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright and TypeScript
• Implement UI, API, and end-to-end test automation strategies
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Define and implement test strategies, quality gates, and reporting metrics
• Drive AI-based QA initiatives (test generation, optimization, self-healing tests)
• Identify and resolve test flakiness and performance bottlenecks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders
• Lead and mentor offshore/onshore QA teams
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and reusable automation components

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in QA / Test Automation
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Architect / Staff QA Engineer
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• Playwright (Mandatory)
• TypeScript (Mandatory)
• UI Automation & API Testing
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch
• Strong understanding of CI/CD integration and DevOps practices
• Experience with AI/ML in QA (test generation, predictive analysis, or intelligent automation)
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and client-facing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Playwright MCP Server or AI-based automation tools
• Insurance or regulated domain experience
• Experience working in onsite-offshore delivery models