Test Automation Architect

BlackCube Labs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs is seeking an experienced Automation Architect with 12+ years in test automation and enterprise automation strategy. You will define automation architecture, design scalable frameworks, and lead automation teams across projects.

The role emphasizes Selenium with Java, Playwright, CI/CD integration, and AI/GenAI in testing. You will collaborate with stakeholders and drive governance and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in test automation and quality engineering.
• Proven track record designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience for automation teams.
• Experience with AI/GenAI applications in software testing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test automation strategy and roadmap across applications/projects.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, reusable automation frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership to automation engineers and teams.
• Lead the adoption of Selenium with Java and Playwright for UI and end-to-end automation.
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Establish automation standards, best practices, and framework governance.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Drive automation across functional, regression, API, integration and end-to-end testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation coverage, execution efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Promote AI/GenAI-assisted test generation and analysis in the automation program.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA, DevOps, product teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate automation architecture, risks, and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Test automation

Automation architecture

Selenium with Java

Playwright

CI/CD integration

Leadership & mentoring

AI/GenAI in testing

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Position: Automation Architect

We are looking for an experienced Automation Architect with 12+ years of experience in test automation, framework architecture, and enterprise-level automation strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining automation architecture, designing scalable and reusable frameworks, driving automation transformation, and providing technical leadership to automation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test automation strategy and roadmap across applications/projects.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to automation engineers and teams.
• Lead the adoption and implementation of Selenium with Java and Playwright for UI and end-to-end automation.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate automation tools, technologies, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Establish automation standards, best practices, coding standards, framework governance, and quality engineering practices.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Drive automation across functional, regression, API, integration, and end-to-end testing where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation coverage, execution efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive the adoption of AI/GenAI in software testing and automation, including AI-assisted test generation, test analysis, defect identification, and automation optimization.
• Collaborate closely with architects, developers, QA teams, DevOps, product teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical recommendations and influence automation-related architectural decisions.
• Define automation KPIs, metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor senior automation engineers and contribute to building high-performing automation teams.
• Participate in stakeholder discussions and clearly communicate automation architecture, strategy, risks, and recommendations.

Must-Have Skills

• 12+ years of experience in Test Automation / Quality Engineering.
• Strong experience in Automation Architecture and Framework Design.
• Hands-on expertise in Selenium with Java.
• Strong experience or good hands-on exposure to Playwright.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps integration.
• Proven experience in defining and driving Automation Strategy and Roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of automation design patterns, best practices, scalability, and maintainability.
• Experience providing technical leadership/mentoring to automation teams.
• Good understanding and practical exposure to AI/GenAI applications in software testing and automation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with API and service-level automation.
• Experience with cloud-based testing and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with performance, integration, and end-to-end test automation.
• Exposure to AI-powered testing tools and emerging Quality Engineering practices.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise transformation or automation programs.