Automation Lead

About SIDGS : SIDGS is a premium global systems integrator and global implementation partner of Google corporation, providing Digital Solutions & Services to Fortune 500 companies. Our Digital solutions go across following domains : User Experience, CMS, API Management, Microservices, DevOps, Cloud, Service Mesh, Artificial Intelligence, RPA domains.We create innovative solutions in Digital, API Management, Cloud and DevOps space in partnership with multiple cloud platforms. We understand that every business has a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and we leverage our unique industry insights, honed through decades of combined experience in the technology sector, to deliver the products, solutions, and services necessary to achieve best customer satisfaction and delivering positive impact to the communities.Job Title : Lead / Automation Architect – Playwright | Selenium | AI TestingLocation : HYDERABADExperience : 10 – 20 yearsEmployment Type : Full-timeJob Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Architect / QA Lead with strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium, and AI-powered testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable, intelligent test automation solutions, drive best practices, and guide teams in adopting modern automation strategies that enhance quality, speed, and efficiency.Key Responsibilities : Architect, design, and implement enterprise-level automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium.Evaluate and integrate AI-driven testing tools (e.G., Mabl, Testim, Functionize, Applitools) for smart test creation, maintenance, and analytics.Define automation strategy, standards, and best practices across multiple projects and teams.Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate automation into CI / CD pipelines and cloud-based environments.Build and maintain end-to-end test automation suites for web, API, and microservices.Drive adoption of self-healing and visual validation tests to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.Perform code reviews and mentor automation engineers on technical design and test implementation.Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure automation efficiency and test coverage.Stay updated with emerging AI and ML trends in testing and continuously enhance automation frameworks.Required Skills & Qualifications : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.10–15 years of experience in test automation, with at least 3+ years in a lead or architect role.Proven experience in building frameworks with Playwright, Selenium, and TestNG / Pytest / Jest / Mocha.Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.Experience with AI / ML-powered testing tools (Mabl, Testim, Applitools, Functionize, etc.).Expertise in integrating automation with CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).Deep understanding of API testing, microservices, and RESTful services.Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-based test execution (AWS / GCP / Azure).Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.Preferred / Good to Have : Experience in performance testing (JMeter, k6) and security testing tools.Exposure to BDD frameworks (Cucumber, Behave).Understanding of DevTestOps and shift-left testing strategies.Hands-on with Visual Regression Testing and self-healing AI frameworks.Certifications like ISTQB, Certified SDET, or AWS DevOps are a plus.