Posted 17 July, 2026
Test Automation Architect
NR Consulting - India
Hyderabad, Telangana, IN
Full Time
Reference: 26-21590-2220-1
Title: Test Automation Architect
Location: Hyderabad
Exp: 15+ Years
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities: Required Qualifications:
Location: Hyderabad
Exp: 15+ Years
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
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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.
- 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
