Automation Architect

Kumaran; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking a senior QA Automation Architect with 15+ years of experience to lead modernization of large‑scale automation platforms. You will assess architecture, codebase and test strategies, align with CI/CD practices, and drive scalable, AI‑enabled automation initiatives across enterprise environments.

Key focus areas include improving test coverage, reliability, and ROI while mentoring QA/Automation teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders to set governance and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with focus on test automation and enterprise-scale framework design.
• Deep expertise in Java, Selenium, and automation framework development.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent assessment of existing automation framework, architecture, codebase and platform.
• Evaluate Java‑Selenium stack design, reusable components, test data, reporting and execution strategies.
• Review CI/CD integrations, source control, test environments and defect management tools.
• Identify technical debt, bottlenecks and flaky tests, and suggest improvements.
• Benchmark against best practices and propose modernization roadmap including AI/GenAI where fit.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Automation architecture

QA processes

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future‑ready transformations.

Job Description

Experience: 15+ Years

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive and independent assessment of the existing automation framework, architecture, codebase, and overall automation platform.

Evaluate the current Java‑Selenium technology stack, including framework design, coding standards, reusable components, test data management, reporting mechanisms, and execution strategies.

Assess the effectiveness of the automation platform in terms of test coverage, stability, maintainability, scalability, execution efficiency, and overall return on investment (ROI).

Review integrations with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, test environments, reporting platforms, and defect management tools to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.

Identify technical debt, architectural constraints, process bottlenecks, duplicated efforts, flaky test scenarios, and other factors impacting automation effectiveness.

Benchmark the existing automation approach against industry best practices and provide recommendations for improvement and optimization.

Evaluate opportunities to incorporate modern automation capabilities, including Playwright, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Generative AI (GenAI), where appropriate.

Develop a prioritized modernization and improvement roadmap encompassing short‑term quick wins, medium‑term enhancements, and long‑term strategic initiatives.

Provide expert recommendations on framework architecture, technology selection, engineering practices, governance models, operating procedures, and team structure.

Facilitate knowledge‑sharing sessions with the QA and Automation teams, providing guidance and mentorship on recommended improvements and best practices.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA), with a strong focus on Test Automation, Automation Architecture, and enterprise‑scale framework design.
  
• Deep expertise in Java, Selenium, and enterprise automation framework development and implementation.
  
• Strong understanding of automation design patterns, software engineering principles, reusable framework components, and automation best practices.
  
• Proven track record in assessing, optimizing, and modernizing large-scale automation platforms within enterprise environments.
  
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms.
  
• Strong experience in test reporting, parallel execution, cloud/grid‑based test execution, test data management, and environment management.
  
• Solid understanding of Agile, DevOps, and enterprise QA processes, with the ability to align automation strategies to business objectives.
  
• Hands‑on exposure to Playwright and AI/GenAI‑driven automation solutions is highly desirable.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders, provide strategic recommendations, and drive automation transformation initiatives across organizations.
  

Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.