Job Description
Experience: 12-16Years
Location : Hyderabad/ Bangalore
Notice period: Immediate to 30 days
Automation Testing Architect is responsible for designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks and strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, selecting appropriate tools, and leading the automation testing efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the testing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Framework Design: Develop and maintain scalable and reusable test automation frameworks that align with project requirements and best practices.
- Tool Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate automation testing tools based on project needs, technology stack, and team capabilities.
- Test Strategy Development: Define comprehensive test automation strategies, including scope, objectives, and success criteria. Prioritize areas for automation based on risk assessment and business impact.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, QA engineers, and product managers to integrate automated testing into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Test Case Development: Design and implement automated test cases for various types of testing, including unit, integration, functional, and end-to-end tests.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure timely feedback on code quality and application performance.
- Performance Monitoring: Analyze test results and metrics to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement. Provide actionable insights to stakeholders regarding product quality.
- Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior QA engineers in best practices for test automation development and execution. Foster a culture of quality within the team.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of automation frameworks, test cases, processes, and results to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance.
Required Skills
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in software testing with a minimum of 5 years focused on test automation architecture. Proven experience in leading automation initiatives is essential.
- Technical Proficiency:Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Extensive experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strong analytical mindset. Ability to interpret complex data sets and make data-driven decisions.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Leadership Abilities: Proven leadership skills with experience in mentoring teams. Ability to drive collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation by solving their most pressing technical challenges. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 7+ years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization, and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India. Follow us on LinkedIn.
