Test Automation Architect (Playwright)

Avance Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Avance Consulting is seeking an experienced Test Automation Architect with 12+ years to lead the design and governance of enterprise automation frameworks. You will champion Playwright-based testing across Web UI, API, and end-to-end tests, and drive CI/CD integration in cloud-native environments.

You will mentor QA Automation Engineers, collaborate with solutions architects and product teams, set standards, and guide automation strategy across multiple Agile squads.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
• 5+ years designing enterprise automation frameworks.
• Expert-level Playwright experience and API automation using Playwright/REST Assured/Postman.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise test automation strategy across initiatives.
• Establish automation standards, guidelines, and reusable components.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or GitLab CI).
• Lead automation for Web UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Design automation solutions for cloud-native, microservices architectures.

Skills

12+ years experience

5+ years automation frameworks

CI/CD integration

Mentoring QA Engineers

Strong communication

Tools

Playwright

REST Assured

Postman

Azure DevOps

Git

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Architect with 12+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-scale automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Playwright, modern test automation practices, CI/CD integration, and cloud-native applications. You will define the automation strategy, mentor engineering teams, and drive quality across multiple Agile delivery squads.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise test automation strategy across multiple digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish automation standards, coding guidelines, and reusable framework components.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Lead automation for Web UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Design automation solutions for cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.
• Review automation code, enforce best practices, and mentor QA Automation Engineers.
• Drive test strategy, test planning, risk assessment, and automation coverage.
• Evaluate and introduce modern testing tools and AI-driven test automation practices.
• Provide leadership in defect prevention, root cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
• 5+ years of experience designing enterprise automation frameworks.
• Expert-level experience with Playwright.
• Experience with API automation using Playwright, REST Assured, or Postman.
• Strong understanding of modern automation architecture and framework design.
• Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Git-based version control.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.