Role Proficiency:

Leverage specialist testing knowledge to define and implement test practices and strategies for a portfolio or program

Outcomes:

      Analyse Recommend and Implement testing practices in projects      Assess existing tools/frameworks and propose enhancements      Customize and Implement Testing Tools and Frameworks      Define Test Strategy for a Program      Conduct Technical Review of Projects and Identify risks/issues      Drive the capture and delivery of Test Metrics

Measures of Outcomes:

     Test Coverage      Test Automation Coverage      Savings from Optimization      Savings from Automation      Defect Removal efficiency      No: of Kaizens initiated and implemented      Cost savings for the customer      Cost saving from carrying out Test Optimization exercise Continuous service improvements

Outputs Expected:

Test Strategy:

Define and implement test strategy Define and baseline tool strategies Define and document test environment and test data strategies Perform feasibility study for recommended solutions

Knowledge Management:

Publish best practices and guidelines
standards
white paper
etc.

Test Reporting:

Conduct cost benefit analysis

Test Design
Development
Execution:

Create strategies for test optimization Carry out gap analysis and identify improvement areas Identify program goals and define KPI's and SLA's Identify and implement industry wide best practices

Test Planning:

Perform test maturity assessments
provide recommendations and define roadmaps Identify candidate for automation by prioritization

Skill Examples:

     Ability to define test strategies      Ability to manage and evaluate the test tools and frameworks      Ability to create re-usable assets      Ability to identify test practice gaps and provide recommendations      Ability to perform test maturity assessments Ability to define service improvement roadmaps

Knowledge Examples:

     Knowledge of Automation Techniques      Knowledge of Testing methodologies      Knowledge of Test Automation tools and frameworks      Knowledge of Automation ROI analysis      Knowledge of industry wide KPI's Knowledge of Test Data and Test Env requirement identification

Additional Comments:

We are looking for a Test Automation Architect to lead automation strategy and delivery across client engagements. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in designing and implementing diverse frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, and C#, with proven experience in UI, API, and Database automation, as well as setting up and integrating CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities: • Define automation strategy and architecture tailored to client needs. • Design and implement scalable frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and multiple programming languages. • Drive automation across UI, API, and Database layers for end-to-end coverage. • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.). • Provide consulting expertise, best practices, and mentoring to client and internal teams. • Continuously evaluate and recommend tools/approaches to improve automation maturity. Required Skills & Experience: • Proven hands-on expertise with Playwright, Selenium, and programming in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, and C#. • Strong experience in UI automation, API testing, and Database validation. • Solid knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices. • Excellent client-facing communication and consulting skills.