Architect I - Software Testing

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a highly experienced Test Automation Architect to design, develop, and implement next‑generation test automation frameworks. The candidate will lead automation engineers, establish best practices, and drive QA strategy while integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in software testing, 5+ years in a senior lead role, and expert Playwright experience.

Qualifications

• >> Around 15+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a minimum of 5 years in a test architect or senior lead role.
• - Expert-level, hands-on experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks using Playwright.
• - Good knowledge of Automation Frameworks like Jest or Mocha
• - Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript is essential. Experience with other languages like Python, Java, or C# is a plus.
• - Familiar with PlayWright Concepts like Test annotation, Browser and Page Fixtures, Async, Await, Config file: Playwright.config.js and its content, Different ways of running the tests, Running tests on multiple browsers, Assertions etc.
• - Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams to ensure coverage and alignment with product requirements
• - Strong debugging, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• - Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum and modern QA methodologies.
• - Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA or similar tools.
• - Excellent analytical and critical thinking with detail-oriented testing.
• - Familiarity with Maven, TestNG, JUnit, Jenkins, and Git

Skills

Playwright

JavaScript/TypeScript

Automation frameworks

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Maven

JUnit

Jenkins

Git

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Maven

TestNG

JUnit

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Role Description

Job Summary A highly experienced and strategic Test Automation Architect to design, develop, and implement the next-generation test automation frameworks. The candidate should be an expert in the Playwright framework and responsible for driving our overall quality assurance strategy. He should be able to lead a team of automation engineers, establish best practices, and integrate automated testing seamlessly to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Around 15+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a minimum of 5 years in a test architect or senior lead role.
• Expert-level, hands-on experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Good knowledge of Automation Frameworks like Jest or Mocha
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with development, product management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with product requirements
• Strong debugging, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes and modern QA methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA or similar.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented approach to testing.
• Familiarity with tools like Maven, TestNG, JUnit, Jenkins, and Git

Role Description

Job Summary A highly experienced and strategic Test Automation Architect to design, develop, and implement the next-generation test automation frameworks. The candidate should be an expert in the Playwright framework and responsible for driving our overall quality assurance strategy. He should be able to lead a team of automation engineers, establish best practices, and integrate automated testing seamlessly to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Around 15+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a minimum of 5 years in a test architect or senior lead role.
• Expert-level, hands-on experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Good knowledge of Automation Frameworks like Jest or Mocha
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript is essential. Experience with other languages like Python, Java, or C# is a plus.
• Should be familiar with PlayWright Concepts like Test annotation, Browser and Page Fixtures, Async, Await, Config file: Playwright.config.js and its content, Different ways of running the tests, Running tests on multiple browsers, Assertions etc.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with development, product management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with product requirements
• Strong debugging, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes and modern QA methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA or similar.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented approach to testing.
• Familiarity with tools like Maven, TestNG, JUnit, Jenkins, and Git

Skills

Test Automation, Playwright, Python, TypeScript, Git, Jenkins, Scrum, Jira