Quality Architect

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai invites an Architect (Test Automation) to own customer objectives and technical requirements, design full-cycle infrastructure, and determine components for the product. The role suits engineers passionate about crafting scalable QA solutions and performing proofs-of-concept, pre-sales activities, and client consultations.

You will audit existing solutions, lead test automation strategies, and guide architecture, tooling, and best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of IT experience.
• Experience with GenAI tools and AI/ML testing concepts.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, C# .NET or Python).
• Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Strong industry trends knowledge and leadership in architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale TA solutions with detailed technical scope.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine project requirements and go-live goals.
• Lead test automation strategy, roadmap, and framework development.
• Develop and maintain TA frameworks, documentation, and configurations.
• Guide tool selection and architecture frameworks for test automation.

Skills

Test Automation Architecture

Pre-sales involvement

Leadership

GenAI tools knowledge

Tools

Java

C# .NET

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Job description

We're seeking an Architect (Test Automation) to take ownership of customers' business objectives and technical requirements, design full-cycle project infrastructure, and determine the components that will make up the product. This position suits individuals passionate about engineering solutions and technologies, offering chances to build proofs-of-concept, engage in pre-sales activities, provide client consultations, and audit existing solutions to assess effectiveness and identify areas for enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale solutions with in-depth technical detail
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to determine project requirements
• Design TA solutions that are maintainable, extensible, modular, and aligned with industry best practices (SOLID, design patterns, etc.) for implementation by project or program teams
• Build and maintain TA frameworks, solutions, and shared formats usable across all company projects and programs
• Define and execute comprehensive test automation strategies, including roadmap, tools, framework, and approach
• Develop and maintain documentation covering automation processes, workflows, and configurations
• Assess and choose the most suitable test automation tools for various purposes
• Guide the definition, selection, and expansion of test automation architecture frameworks
• Track and report key quality metrics, including defect density, test coverage, and release cycle times across manual, automated, and performance testing
• Supervise manual and automated testing efforts to validate functional, integration, regression, and performance aspects
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in test processes, tools, and techniques to support digital transformation
• Conduct architecture reviews and audits
• Determine project requirements and goals needed to achieve a "go-live" solution
• Participate hands-on in pre-sale activities such as proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and demos
• Maintain direct communication with customers throughout solution architecture design and implementation

Requirements

• 12 to 15 years of IT experience
• Knowledge of GenAI tools, testing AI/ML-based systems, using LLMs, MCPs, RAG, and evaluating Agents through DeepEval/Ragas
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, with preference for Java, C# .NET, or Python
• Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript
• Strong grasp of industry trends and best practices
• Proactive mindset and leadership skills in architecture engagement