Software Test Architect

Siemens; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Bangalore seeks a Software Test Architect to shape the test strategy for complex software across web, mobile, APIs and cloud. You’ll define scalable automation frameworks, mentor teams, and collaborate with product, development, and DevOps to embed quality throughout the SDLC.

The role emphasizes performance and non-functional testing, PoC adoption of new tools, and continuous process improvement while aligning with global distributed teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software testing with 3–5 years as Test Architect or Lead.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency with test automation tools: Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured.
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices.
• Experience with performance and non-functional testing.
• Proficient in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiar with Agile, DevOps, TDD, and BDD.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in global, distributed teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve test strategy, architecture, and roadmap for complex software systems.
• Develop scalable test automation frameworks across web, mobile, APIs, and cloud.
• Establish best practices for test design, automation, performance, and non-functional testing.
• Identify and implement tools for CI/CD pipeline integration with testing.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and DevOps to ensure quality across the SDLC.
• Mentor test engineers and developers in test automation and best practices.
• Lead technical reviews of test automation code and architecture.
• Drive quality metrics and KPIs and enforce quality gates across projects.
• Lead PoC initiatives and adoption of new tools and techniques.
• Continuously improve QA processes and efficiency.

Skills

Test architecture

Automation frameworks

CI/CD collaboration

Mentoring

Agile/DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Appium

Cypress

TestNG

JUnit

REST Assured

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

AWS

Azure

GCP

JMeter

Job description

Software Test Architect

You’ll make an impact by:

Test Strategy & Architecture

Define and evolve the overall test strategy, architecture, and roadmap for complex software systems.

Develop scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks and tools across multiple platforms (web, mobile, APIs, cloud).

Establish best practices for test design, automation, performance testing, and non-functional testing.

Identify and implement tools for CI/CD pipeline integration with testing.

Leadership & Collaboration

Collaborate with product managers, developers, and DevOps to integrate quality across the SDLC.

Mentor and guide test engineers and software developers in test automation and best practices.

Lead technical reviews of test automation code and architecture.

Quality Governance

Drive quality metrics and KPIs, and ensure quality gates are met across projects.

Implement strategies for early defect detection and prevention.

Influence the culture of quality within the engineering organization.

Continuous Improvement

Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in test automation, AI-based testing, and QA tooling.

Conduct proof-of-concept initiatives and lead the adoption of new tools and techniques.

Continuously improve the test process and efficiency of QA practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3-5 years as a Test Architect or Lead Test Engineer.
• Strong experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) and non-functional testing.
• Proficient in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with modern development practices such as Agile, DevOps, TDD, and BDD.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in global, distributed teams is a plus.

This role is based in Bangalore, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries, and the shape of things to come.