Quality Architect

Epam Systems; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems is seeking an Architect (Test Automation) to lead design of large-scale TA solutions, engage with stakeholders, and drive automation strategy across projects. You will create TA frameworks, guide tool selection, and conduct architecture reviews to ensure scalable, maintainable approaches.

The role involves hands-on pre-sales activities, client communication, and aligning automation efforts with business goals to improve quality and delivery speed across engagements.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of IT experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, C# .NET or Python).
• Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of GenAI tools and AI/ML based testing.
• Proactive leadership in architecture engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale solutions with deep technical details.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify requirements.
• Design TA solutions that are maintainable, extensible, modular and follow good practices.
• Create and maintain TA frameworks or shared formats across projects.
• Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies (roadmap, tools, framework).
• Create documentation for automation processes and configurations.
• Evaluate and select test automation tools for different purposes.
• Oversee TA architecture frameworks and extensions.
• Monitor quality metrics like defect density, test coverage, and release cycle times.
• Oversee manual and automated testing for functional/integration/regression/performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in test processes and techniques.
• Perform architecture reviews and audits.
• Engage in pre-sale activities: proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and demos.
• Communicate with customers during solution design and implementation.

Skills

GenAI tools and AI/ML testing

Java

C# .NET

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Architectural leadership

Job description

We are looking for an Architect (Test Automation) who will be responsible for covering customers' business goals and technical tasks, planning the full-cycle project infrastructure and design, and deciding which components the product will comprise. This role is for those enthusiastic about engineering solutions and technologies, with opportunities to create proofs-of-concept, participate in pre-sales, consult clients, and conduct audits of existing solutions to evaluate their effectiveness and determine improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design large-scale solutions with deep technical details
• Work closely with business stakeholders to identify project requirements
• Design TA solutions that are maintainable, extensible, modular, and follow good industry practices (SOLID, design patterns, etc.) so project or program teams can implement them
• Create and maintain TA frameworks, TA solutions, or other shared formats usable by all projects and programs across the company
• Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies including roadmap, tools, framework, and approach
• Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, workflows, and configurations
• Evaluate and select the best test automation tools for different purposes
• Oversee the definition, selection, and extension of test automation architecture frameworks
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and release cycle times for manual, automated, and performance testing
• Oversee manual and automated testing efforts to validate functional, integration, regression, and performance aspects
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test processes, tools, and techniques to accelerate digital transformation
• Perform architecture reviews and audits
• Establish project necessities and goals to reach a "go-live" solution
• Engage in hands‑on pre-sale activities including proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and demos
• Communicate directly with customers during solution architecture design or implementation activities

Requirements

• 12 to 15 years of experience in IT
• 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/scripting language, preferably Java, C# .NET, or Python
• Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript
• Understanding of industry trends and best practices
• Proactive approach and leadership in architecture engagement

Location - Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon, Chennai, Coimbatore