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Test Automation Architect - 15+years exp. (Prefer Local Consultants)

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Test Automation Architect to design, develop and implement robust and scalable test automation frameworks with a strong focus on Playwright. This role will leverage the power of AI assisted development using GitHub Copilot to optimize test creation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader driving best practices in test automation and ensuring the delivery of high quality software products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript.
• Lead the adoption and effective utilization of GitHub Copilot to accelerate test script development, refactoring, and debugging.
• Define and implement automation strategies for end-to-end API and performance testing.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Establish and enforce test automation best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
• Mentor and guide automation engineers on Playwright, GitHub Copilot, and general test automation principles.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance test automation capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues ensuring the stability and reliability of test suites.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the test automation function.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; 15 years of experience in software testing and test automation with at least 3 years in an Architect or Lead role.
• Extensive hands?on experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks with Playwright.
• Proven experience utilizing GitHub Copilot for efficient code generation, test script creation, and refactoring.
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies, APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or C#; experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and version control (Git); deep understanding of testing methodologies including Agile and DevOps principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem?solving, and communication skills; ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Masters degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Experience with other test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with test management tools such as JIRA, Zephyr.
• Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies (preferred).

Mandatory Skills

Ready API, Rest Assured, Playwright TypeScript Automation, Postman for Testing, SOAP UI for Testing.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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