Test Automation Architect

Info Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Info Services in Hyderabad seeks a highly experienced QA Automation leader to design and scale test frameworks across web, API, and mobile apps, leveraging Playwright, WebDriverIO, and RestAssured.

You will mentor engineers, drive Automation Strategy in Agile/DevOps, explore AI/ML testing approaches, and collaborate with QA, Dev, and product teams to raise quality, speed, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Software Testing with 10+ years in Test Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, WebDriverIO, and RestAssured.
• Expertise in building and scaling test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD methodologies and tools (e.g., Cucumber, Mocha).
• Experience with API testing, including request/response validation and contract testing.
• Exposure to AI/ML in test automation using Claude or interest in exploring modern intelligent testing tools.
• Strong knowledge of testing best practices, coding standards, and software quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile apps using Playwright, WebDriverIO, RestAssured.
• Define and evolve the automation strategy across Agile/DevOps teams.
• Mentor QA engineers and SDETs; create training materials and conduct workshops.
• Research and integrate AI/ML-based test automation tools to enhance effectiveness.
• Collaborate with QA Leads, Developers, DevOps, and Product teams to align automation across the SDLC.
• Perform manual and automation testing when needed.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Framework Development: Design and build scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications using tools such as Playwright, WebDriverIO, RestAssured and related ecosystems.
• Automation Strategy & Optimization: Define and evolve the automation strategy across Agile/DevOps teams. Identify opportunities for automation in CI/CD pipelines and drive initiatives to optimize test execution time and coverage. Work with the teams to strategize automation implementation across teams based on feasibility.
• Contribute with POCs: Self exploration on tools and suggestions on improvements and implementation in existing frameworks and tools.
• AI/ML Exploration: Research and integrate AI/ML-based test automation tools (e.g., self‑healing scripts, test data generation, intelligent test case prioritization) to enhance automation effectiveness.
• Mentorship & Upskilling: Mentor and train QA engineers and SDETs across multiple teams. Create training materials, conduct workshops, and establish guidelines to promote automation knowledge sharing and growth.
• Best Practices & Governance: Define and enforce automation best practices (e.g., test design patterns, code reviews, static analysis, branching strategies). Maintain high standards for test reliability, maintainability, and reusability.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and approaches. Recommend and implement future enhancements for test automation platforms and processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with QA Leads, Developers, DevOps, and Product teams to integrate automation in the software development lifecycle and align it with project goals.
• Testing: Perform Manual & Automation Testing when there is a need in projects. Role & responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in Software Testing with 10+ years in Test Automation
• Strong hands‑on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, WebDriverIO, and RestAssured
• Expertise in building and scaling test automation frameworks from scratch
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD methodologies and tools (e.g., Cucumber, Mocha)
• Experience with API testing, including request/response validation and contract testing
• Exposure to AI/ML in test automation using Claude or interest in exploring modern intelligent testing tools
• Strong knowledge of testing best practices, coding standards, and software quality principles
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills