QA Automation Architect

We are seeking a seasoned QA Automation Architect to own and drive enterprise scale automation architecture for Corporate and Financial systems. This role requires deep expertise in automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, AI assisted testing, and strong domain knowledge in telecom and financial processes, ensuring quality from feature inception through post production validation., Own automation architecture for Corporate and Financial systems at enterprise scale Design and enhance robust automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, REST Assured, and integrate with cloud execution platforms and GitLab Define standards for: In sprint automation API first testing Regression testing Release validation

Define and enable CI/CD pipeline configuration, integration, and continuous quality gates Validate end to end system integrations, data flows, and downstream impacts across enterprise systems Establish reusable test assets aligned with telecom backend systems and financial processes Mentor QE teams on: Test design patterns Automation best practices Domain driven testing

Ensure test coverage from feature inception through production rollout and post release validation Mentor teams on modern automation patterns, AI usage, and Agile QE practices

Quality Engineering & Architecture 10 14 years of experience in Quality Engineering / Test Automation Ownership of automation architecture frameworks Experience with AI assisted testing solutions

Technical Skills Strong proficiency in: Selenium Java REST APIs / REST Assured

Experience with cloud test execution platforms: Lambda Test Selenium Grid Sauce Labs (or equivalent) Strong understanding of release readiness Proficiency with defect tracking and test management tools: JIRA qTest Exposure to GitLab and CI/CD tools

Integration & Data Testing Experience with integration testing across multiple systems Strong expertise in data validation and reconciliation testing

Domain Knowledge Knowledge of Telecom regulatory environments Understanding of SOX compliance Experience working with corporate and financial systems

Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Proven mentoring and leadership capability