Automation Test Architect

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to work abroad

10 days paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave plans

Comprehensive insurance plan

Retirement savings plans

Udemy for Business access

Coaching from FinLabs & CoE

Extensive training opportunities

Projects with tier-one banks

Job summary

Synechron is a global consulting firm seeking a QA Automation Test Architect to lead enterprise-grade test automation. The role focuses on defining automation strategies, building scalable frameworks, and integrating testing into CI/CD across web, API, mobile, and backend applications, based in Charlotte, NC.

The candidate will drive automation standards, mentor engineers, and partner with DevOps, PM, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent automation tools.
• Experience designing hybrid, data-driven, keyword-driven, and BDD automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in API automation using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.
• Experience with mobile automation using Appium.
• QA/Test Automation experience with strong experience as an Automation Architect or Test Architect.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable and scalable automation frameworks for web, API, mobile, and backend applications.
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Establish automation standards, coding guidelines, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with Development, DevOps, Product Management, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Lead automation efforts for functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.
• Drive shift-left testing practices and quality engineering initiatives.
• Analyze test coverage, automation effectiveness, and quality metrics.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to automation engineers.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions and identify quality risks early in the SDL.

Skills

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

Appium

API automation

Tools

REST Assured

Postman

Karate

CI/CD tooling

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Test Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade test automation solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining automation strategies, building scalable automation frameworks, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and driving quality engineering best practices across multiple applications and platforms.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $100k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable and scalable automation frameworks for web, API, mobile, and backend applications.
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Establish automation standards, coding guidelines, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with Development, DevOps, Product Management, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Lead automation efforts for functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.
• Drive shift-left testing practices and quality engineering initiatives.
• Analyze test coverage, automation effectiveness, and quality metrics.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to automation engineers.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions and identify quality risks early in the SDL.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent automation tools.
• Experience designing hybrid, data-driven, keyword-driven, and BDD automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in API automation using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.
• Experience with mobile automation using Appium.
• QA/Test Automation experience with strong experience as an Automation Architect or Test Architect.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.