Automation Architect

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and drive the API Testing and Automation Strategy for enterprise-wide microservices architecture.
• Architect and implement robust API QA solutions covering integration, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipeline-based testing frameworks and automation delivery.
• Define strategic directions for API Microservices and identify the required testing tools, technologies, and frameworks.
• Design and deliver scalable testing solutions for multiple API services and API call chains.
• Ensure implementation of agreed architecture and test infrastructure across all squads.
• Provide technical leadership to Full Stack Engineers, QA Engineers, and Automation Teams.
• Drive adoption of AI-powered testing solutions and intelligent automation practices.
• Leverage UI Path capabilities for automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Ensure code reusability, standardization, and automation framework governance across squads.
• Oversee development and implementation activities across multiple parallel agile teams.
• Bridge business requirements and technology solutions through effective solution design.
• Drive sprint-wise automation coverage and ensure automation milestones are achieved.
• Ensure adherence to onsite-offshore delivery models, timelines, quality standards, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders for requirements, reviews, feedback, and solution sign-offs.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in API Testing & API Automation
• Expertise in Microservices Architecture
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD Pipelines
• Experience in designing Enterprise Test Automation Frameworks
• Working knowledge of UI Path
• Exposure to AI/GenAI-based Testing Technologies
• API Automation Tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, ReadyAPI, or similar
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• DevOps and TestOps implementation experience
• Containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Performance and Integration Testing exposure
• Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI) domain experience preferred