QA Automation Architect

Title: QA Automation Architect

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite 2-3days)

Duration: Long Term

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript.
• Define QA strategies, automation roadmaps, and best practices for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Lead test planning, execution, and reporting for web and API testing.
• Ensure automation scalability, maintainability, and reliability.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to optimize testing efficiency.
• Mentor QA teams on automation, coding standards, and quality metrics.
• Conduct reviews of test code, frameworks, and overall QA architecture.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of overall QA and automation experience.
• 3+ years in a QA Architect or Lead Automation Engineer capacity.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and API automation.
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript (or JavaScript).
• Deep understanding of test automation frameworks, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Familiarity with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter).
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
• QA certifications such as ISTQB or Certified Test Architect are a plus.