SDET / Test Automation Architect

JobDiva, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an experienced Tech Consultant – SDET / Test Automation Architect to lead enterprise-scale QA and test automation. You will design scalable UI/API automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TypeScript, and drive CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.

You will define quality objectives, mentor onshore/offshore QA teams, and collaborate with product owners, architects, and developers to ensure delivery of high-quality software

Qualifications

• 9+ years in Software Testing/Quality Engineering/SDET or Test Automation.
• 7+ years with Java, Selenium WebDriver, BDD, and enterprise automation frameworks.
• 4+ years API automation using RestAssured, Postman, Swagger, or similar tools.
• 3+ years Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, and CI/CD-integrated test automation.

Responsibilities

• Define QA strategy and automation roadmap for enterprise applications.
• Design scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Java, TypeScript, and BDD.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Build API automation with Java, RestAssured, Postman, Swagger.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Establish automation standards, reusable frameworks, coding guidelines, and code reviews.

Skills

QA Strategy

Automation Architecture

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Java

TypeScript

RestAssured

BDD frameworks

Job description

NTT DATA's Client is seeking an experienced Tech Consultant – SDET / Test Automation Architect to lead enterprise-scale quality engineering and test automation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in designing and scaling UI and API automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Java, RestAssured, and BDD, along with strong experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

The role will be responsible for defining QA strategy, automation architecture, release quality governance, and engineering standards while collaborating closely with product owners, architects, developers, and globally distributed QA teams.

Day to Day Job Duties

• Define and own the QA strategy, automation roadmap, and release quality gates for enterprise applications.
• Design and develop scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Java, TypeScript, and BDD frameworks.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Build API automation solutions using Java, RestAssured, Postman, and Swagger.
• Integrate automated tests with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and other CI/CD platforms.
• Establish test automation standards, reusable frameworks, coding guidelines, and code review practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and Development teams to define test scope, acceptance criteria, and quality objectives.
• Lead defect triage, test case reviews, regression planning, and release sign-off activities.
• Perform database validation using SQL and support end-to-end transaction reconciliation.
• Lead and mentor onshore/offshore QA teams and ensure timely sprint-level automation delivery.
• Track automation coverage, test execution, defect trends, and quality metrics using Jira, Zephyr, qTest, ADO, or similar tools.
• Support performance and high-throughput testing for digital and financial platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA engineering practices, test coverage, and release stability.

Basic Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Engineering, SDET, or Test Automation.
• 7+ years of experience with Java, Selenium WebDriver, BDD, and enterprise automation frameworks.
• 4+ years of experience with API automation using RestAssured, Postman, Swagger, or similar tools.
• 3+ years of experience with Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, and CI/CD-integrated test automation.

Technical Skills

• Test Automation: Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Serenity BDD, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, Appian
• API Testing: RestAssured, Postman, Swagger
• Programming: Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, C#
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Test Management: Jira, Zephyr, qTest, Azure DevOps, Confluence
• Databases: SQL, Oracle, MySQL
• Frameworks: BDD, Page Object Model, Data Driven, Hybrid, Spring Boot, Maven
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC, STLC

Nice to Have

• Experience in Banking, Payments, Wealth Management, Insurance, or Financial Services.
• Experience validating payment flows such as bill payments, credit card payments, authorization, sanctions, and balance controls.
• Strong experience with database validation and complex SQL queries for financial transaction reconciliation.
• Experience with Appian-based application automation.
• Exposure to performance testing and Kafka-based message simulation.
• Experience establishing enterprise automation frameworks and standards for large QA teams.
• GitHub Copilot or AI-assisted software development/testing experience.
• Microsoft Azure or other cloud platform exposure.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($70.00-$80.00/Hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

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