Automation Test Architect

Envision Employment Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Employment Solutions is seeking an experienced Automation Test Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks across Web, Mobile, and API applications. The role requires extensive hands-on automation testing, strong Selenium and Appium expertise, and the ability to drive automation strategy and quality across the development lifecycle.

The candidate should have 10+ years in software testing, with proficiency in API automation, CI/CD integration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of software testing experience with hands-on automation.
• 5+ years hands-on Selenium.
• 2+ years hands-on Appium.
• Strong API automation testing experience.
• 3+ years testing Web/UI and eCommerce Mobile Apps.
• Experience designing/maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Jira.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• AccelQ experience is a plus.
• Airline domain experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Web, Mobile, and API applications.
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test plans and test cases based on business requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing using automated scripts.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Identify, document, track, and validate defects using Azure DevOps and Jira.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Prepare test reports, quality metrics, and automation status updates for stakeholders.
• Promote automation best practices and mentor team members on automation standards and frameworks.

Skills

Automation testing

Selenium

Appium

API testing

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Azure DevOps

Jira

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Automation Test Architect for one of our partners, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services.

Objective:

We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks across web, mobile, and API applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on automation testing experience, strong expertise in Selenium and Appium, and a proven ability to drive automation strategy, improve testing efficiency, and ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

This role requires either professional fluency in both Arabic and English, or prior international work experience in a Western market (e.g. US, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia).

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Web, Mobile, and API applications.


• Create, execute, and maintain automated test plans and test cases based on business requirements.


• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing using automated scripts.


• Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.


• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.


• Identify, document, track, and validate defects using tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.


• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.


• Prepare test reports, quality metrics, and automation status updates for stakeholders.


• Promote automation best practices and mentor team members on automation standards and frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in software testing, with strong hands-on experience in test automation.


• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Selenium.


• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Appium.


• Strong experience in API automation testing.


• Minimum 3 years of experience testing Web/UI and eCommerce Mobile Applications.


• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.


• Experience designing and executing functional, regression, integration, and system tests.


• Experience using defect management tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.


• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.


• Experience with AccelQ is a plus.


• Experience in the Airline domain is an advantage.


• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.