Automation - Test Architect

Alstom Transportation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom Transportation in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a full-time Automation - Test Architect to lead V&V across software, cloud, and system environments. You will architect test automation for microservices, APIs, and cloud-native components and ensure CI/CD integration.

You will guide cross-functional teams, mentor automation engineers, and drive best practices for automation and system-level verification in a rail-domain context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong experience with test automation frameworks and REST API automation.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure Cloud, AKS, and Kubernetes concepts.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation pipelines.
• Ability to lead automation teams and drive V&V initiatives.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end V&V strategy and automation frameworks.
• Define and implement V&V plans aligned with development phases.
• Architect scalable automation for UI, API, integration, and cloud execution.
• Drive testing strategies for Azure Cloud services and Kubernetes environments.
• Ensure traceability from requirements to tests for audit readiness.
• Lead and mentor V&V automation engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement through process refinements and technology adoption.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

Azure Cloud

CI/CD

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/CS

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Postman

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Job description

Job Summary

Could you be the full-time Automation - Test Architect in Bangalore ,were looking for

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in Verification & Validation (V&V) to a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside passionate, innovative, and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in defining and driving the V&V strategy across software, cloud, and integrated system environments. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, DevOps, architecture, and program stakeholders, to ensure product quality, compliance, and efficiency. You'll also lead automation initiatives, establish robust test frameworks, and guide teams on best practices for automation and system-level verification.

You'll specifically take care of architecting test automation solutions for microservices, APIs, and cloud-native components, but also ensure seamless integration of automation pipelines into CI/CD systems.

Location: Bangalore

Responsibilities

• Owning and driving the end-to-end V&V strategy, including automation frameworks, manual verification, and system validation
• Defining and implementing V&V plans and ensuring alignment with development phases, risks, and compliance requirements
• Architecting scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, performance, and cloud execution
• Driving testing strategies for Azure Cloud services and Kubernetes-based environments
• Ensuring traceability from requirements to tests to evidence, guaranteeing audit-readiness for safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory use cases
• Leading and mentoring V&V automation engineers, fostering technical growth and high performance
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth verification and delivery
• Driving continuous improvement through process refinements, technology adoption, and return-of-experience analysis

All About You

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman) and REST API automation
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure Cloud, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), and Kubernetes concepts
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab) and automation pipelines
• Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, cloud-native architectures, and distributed systems testing
• Experience with testing methodologies (SDLC/STLC), V&V processes, and system-level validation
• Demonstrated ability to lead automation teams and drive V&V initiatives across multiple projects
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., rail, medical devices, industrial automation) is a plus

Things You'll Enjoy

• Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:
• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical expertise
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)