Lead / Automation Architect

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 Testing

Location :

[Your Location / Remote / Hybrid]

Experience : 10 – 15 years

Employment Type : Full-time

Job 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.