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# Test Domain Architect - Automation

- **Company:** Maveric NXT Inc
- **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft UI Automation, Selenium, Google Cloud, Postman, Appium, Cypress (Programming Language), ReadyAPI, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8ee7fbaf-a106-4fab-ac38-4b571b599599

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field., * 10+ years in software testing/quality engineering.
 * 5+ years in test automation architecture/design roles.
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Technical Skills

 * Strong programming skills (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#).
 * Hands-on experience with automation tools:

 * UI Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
 * API Automation: RestAssured, Postman, Karate
 * Mobile Automation: Appium

Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Knowledge of microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience in performance, security, and accessibility testing is a plus., * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

 * Leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
 * Excellent communication and presentation skills.
 * Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.

## Description

1. Automation Strategy & Architecture
 * Define and govern the automation testing strategy aligned with organizational goals.
 * Design scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks across multiple technologies (Web, Mobile, API, Cloud).
 * Evaluate and recommend automation tools, frameworks, and technologies.
 * Establish standards, best practices, and guidelines for automation across teams., * Lead development of frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured, etc.
 * Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
 * Enable shift-left and shift-right testing approaches., * Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in test automation and quality engineering.
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA and development teams.
 * Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to architecture standards.
 * Collaborate with DevOps, development, and architecture teams., * Define KPIs and metrics for automation effectiveness.
 * Ensure quality gates are built into delivery pipelines.
 * Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning for test coverage.
 * Maintain compliance with organizational standards and audit requirements.


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