Framework Design & Development:

- Design and build scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications using tools such as Playwright, WebDriverIO, RestAssured, and related ecosystems.

- Establish robust architectural patterns and best practices for framework design to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability.

- Develop comprehensive documentation and guidelines for framework usage across teams.

Automation Strategy & Optimization:

- Define and evolve the automation strategy across Agile/DevOps teams.

- Identify opportunities for automation in CI/CD pipelines and drive initiatives to optimize test execution time and coverage.

- Work with teams to strategize automation implementation based on feasibility and business impact.

- Analyze test metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Proof of Concepts (POCs) & Tool Exploration:

- Conduct self-directed exploration of emerging tools and technologies in the test automation space.

- Develop and present POCs to validate new approaches and improvements.

- Provide recommendations on tool selection and implementation within existing frameworks.

AI/ML Integration in Testing:

- Research and evaluate AI/ML-based test automation tools and methodologies.

- Integrate intelligent testing capabilities such as self-healing scripts, test data generation, and intelligent test case prioritization.

- Explore modern intelligent testing tools to enhance automation effectiveness and efficiency.

Mentorship & Upskilling:

- Mentor and train QA engineers and SDETs across multiple teams.

- Create comprehensive training materials, conduct workshops, and establish knowledge-sharing guidelines.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the QA community.

- Provide code reviews and constructive feedback to support team growth.

Best Practices & Governance:

- Define and enforce automation best practices including test design patterns, code reviews, static analysis, and branching strategies.

- Maintain high standards for test reliability, maintainability, and reusability.

- Establish governance frameworks and quality gates for test automation deliverables.

- Implement and promote coding standards and quality assurance processes.

Continuous Improvement:

- Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and testing approaches on an ongoing basis.

- Recommend and implement future enhancements for test automation platforms and processes.

- Drive initiatives to reduce technical debt and improve framework efficiency.

Collaboration:

- Work closely with QA Leads, Developers, DevOps, and Product teams to integrate automation in the software development lifecycle.

- Align automation strategy with project goals and organizational objectives.

- Participate in cross-functional discussions and decision-making processes.

Testing:

- Perform manual and automation testing when required on projects.

- Contribute hands-on testing expertise to support project delivery.

Requirements:

- Looking for a Playwright-focused QA Architect with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on Automation Testing experience.

- Overall Testing experience: 15+ years.

- Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, WebDriverIO, and RestAssured, CI/CD pipelines, API testing, and integrating automation tools, BDD/TDD methodologies and tools.

- Architecture experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on, real-time experience in a QA/Test Architecture role.

- Excellent communication skills are mandatory.

- Notice Period Immediate to 15 days.