QA Automation Architect

Job Title: QA Automation Architect
Location: California (Hybrid)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract

Top Skills:

QA Automation | Selenium | Java | API Testing | Playwright | Cypress | CI/CD | Jenkins

Job Description:

We are seeking a QA Automation Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automation strategy, API testing, CI/CD integration, and modern testing tools to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of QA experience with 5+ years in Automation Architecture
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Java, TestNG, JUnit, and API Testing
• Experience with Playwright or Cypress for modern UI automation
• Expertise in designing scalable automation frameworks from scratch
• Experience integrating automation with Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, or CI/CD pipelines
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, and test data management
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Performance Testing (JMeter/Gatling) or BDD frameworks (Cucumber)
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Cloud-based testing
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, and Test Management tools
• ISTQB or relevant Automation Certification is a plus