Automation Architect

Qualitykiosk Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualitykiosk Technologies is seeking a senior API QA Architect to define and drive the API testing and automation strategy across an enterprise microservices ecosystem. You will architect and implement robust API QA solutions for integration, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing, while leading the adoption of CI/CD pipeline-based testing frameworks and automation delivery.

You will provide technical leadership to FE/QA/Automation teams, guide the testing toolchain, and drive AI-powered

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in API Testing and API Automation.
• Experience designing and implementing Enterprise Test Automation Frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for testing and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the API Testing and Automation Strategy for enterprise microservices architecture.
• Architect and implement robust API QA solutions covering integration, functional, regression and end-to-end testing.
• Lead adoption of CI/CD pipeline-based testing frameworks and automation delivery.

Skills

API Testing

API Automation

Microservices Architecture

CI/CD Pipelines

Automation Frameworks

UI Path

AI/GenAI Testing

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Tools

Postman

Rest Assured

Karate

ReadyAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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.

14-20+ years of experience in QA Automation and Test Architecture. Proven experience leading multiple agile squads and enterprise automation initiatives. Strong problem‑solving, solution design, and stakeholder management capabilities. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to drive transformation through automation, AI, and engineering best practices.