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Senior Test Architect - Automation Testing

Vikash Technologies
Pune
10 - 15 Years

Posted on: 02/02/2026

Job Description

Description :

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Test Architect who can lead and drive innovation and transformation in QA domain. This person is expected to work hand in hand with the CoE Lead and drive Quality Assurance (QA) transformation initiatives and drive excellence in testing strategies and solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in QA transformation, automation, performance testing, security testing, API testing, mobile application testing, and a deep understanding of modern QA tools, technologies, and AI-driven testing tools (GenAI).

Key Responsibilities :

Test Architect Leadership :

- Lead, Design and Implement a comprehensive QA transformation roadmap to align testing processes with organizational goals.

- Drive innovation by introducing industry best practices, frameworks, and emerging QA technologies, including AI-driven testing solutions.

- Bring in efficiencies in QA processes and implement initiatives to reduce overall QA effort on projects

- Define and evangelize quality metrics, ensuring consistent measurement and continuous improvement across all QA efforts.

- Excellent customer management and people management skills

Automation & Tooling :

Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional, performance, and regression testing.

- Lead the adoption of modern QA tools for CI/CD pipelines, API testing, mobile testing, security testing, and GenAI-based testing tools.

- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of QA tools, AI-driven solutions, and automation pipelines.

AI-Driven Testing :

- Leverage GenAI-based tools to optimize test case generation, data creation, and defect prediction.

- Drive innovation by introducing AI/ML-powered frameworks for smarter and faster test execution.

- Identify and implement tools that utilize natural language processing (NLP) for test scripting and result interpretation.

Performance & Security Testing :

- Define and execute comprehensive performance testing strategies to ensure system reliability and scalability under various conditions.

- Lead security testing initiatives, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, to ensure robust security practices.

API & Mobile Application Testing :

- Build and enhance testing strategies for API testing using modern tools like Postman, Swagger, and RestAssured.

- Design mobile application testing frameworks, ensuring optimal quality for both iOS and Android platforms.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship :

- Partner with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and ensure their adoption across the projects.

- Mentor QA team by providing technical guidance, training, and leadership.

- Foster a culture of quality-first development through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous feedback.

Experience & Expertise :

- 10+ years in QA/Testing, with at least 4+ years in a test architect or similar senior QA role.

- Strong knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).

- Experience in AI/ML model testing or building AI-enabled QA solutions.

- Proficient in at least one programming language: Java and JavaScript.

- Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.) and performance testing (e.g., JMeter, K6).

- Experience in setting up test strategies for web, mobile, and microservices architectures.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Nice to Have :

- Exposure to Generative AI tools or use cases in QA.

- Contributions to open-source testing tools or community.

- Exposure to AI testing tools like Testim, Functionize, Applitools, or self-healing frameworks.

- ISTQB Advanced Test Architect or similar certification.


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