Test Automation Architect (Playwright Focused)

HTC Global Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a senior Test Automation Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our automation framework. You will mentor teams, drive best practices, and advance AI/ML into testing workflows.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Playwright, plus familiarity with WebDriver IO and Rest Assured, and a strong emphasis on scalable automation patterns across CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 16+ years in software testing with 10+ years in test automation.
• Experience building and scaling test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with API testing including request/response validation and contract testing.
• Exposure to AI/ML in test automation.
• Knowledge of testing best practices, coding standards, and software quality principles.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD knowledge

Mentoring

Testing best practices

Tools

Playwright

WebDriver IO

Rest Assured

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Cucumber

Mocha

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Test Automation Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our automation testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with predominantly Playwright Automation experience along with preferred experience in WebDriver IO and Rest Assured and test automation design patterns, along with the ability to explore and integrate AI/ML into testing workflows. This role involves mentoring team members, driving test automation best practices, and continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our test automation strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 16+ years of experience in Software Testing with 10+ years in Test Automation
• 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