QA Automation Test Architect

Job Title : QA Automation Test Architect

Location : Remote

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled QA Automation Test Architect to lead our testing strategy, automation framework development, and overall quality engineering practices. This role is critical in shaping the test architecture, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy and Planning

Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy aligned with product goals and business objectives

Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing

Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define testing scope and acceptance criteria

Test Architecture and Framework Development

Design, build, and maintain scalable, modular, and reusable automation frameworks using C#

Implement and optimize CI CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid release cycles

Evaluate, recommend, and integrate new automation tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance testing efficiency

Establish coding standards, test practices, and guidelines for QA automation teams

Automation and Test Execution

Lead automation efforts across functional, regression, performance, and load testing

Ensure robust test coverage through automated suites complemented by manual exploratory testing

Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts

Track defects, analyze root causes, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely fixes

Provide technical mentorship to QA engineers and contribute to improving overall team capabilities

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in QA automation, with at least 3+ years in a Test Architect or similar leadership role

Strong hands-on expertise in automation using C# , Selenium, Playwright, or similar tools

Extensive experience in designing automation frameworks and integrating them with CI CD pipelines

Strong understanding of testing methodologies, performance engineering, and quality best practices

Knowledge of cloud platforms, containerization, and DevOps tools is a plus

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.