Automation Architect

Job Description:

We are looking for a Test Automation Architect with hands-on experience of implementing test automation solutions in agile/ DevOps environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting Automation solutions for QA services, along with providing support to presales activities. Candidate will be expected to effectively lead, monitor and improve automation service creation and business growth. Responsibilities Provide technology leadership for enhancing test automation capability at organization level Ability and proven experience in advising clients on test automation strategy, setting direction for long term automation plan, bringing in best practices and RoI evaluation Possess in-depth knowledge of multiple open source/commercial tools for Web test automation (QTP/ UFT, Selenium, Test Complete, Coded UI, Tosca etc.) and Mobile test automation (Ranorex, Appium, Robotium, SeeTest, etc.) Web and mobile testing (iOS, Android, and Windows), automation frameworks, Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins) and infrastructure for automation Sound understanding of agile and DevOps methodologies, concepts Having competencies around DevOps, Continuous Testing, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Understanding of non-functional testing and ability to integrate the same within automation solution Serving as an expert in defining and rolling out standard Automation Frameworks, in line with latest industry trends (Robot Framework, Scriptless automation, etc.) Providing end-to-end delivery support for testing engagements Actively participating with sales executives in client meetings and help sell QA services Working on Sales Support for Reviewing and implementing best-fit solutions among options evaluated Establishing baseline requirements for the project with the Client and develop estimates Ability to implement quantitative test process measurement techniques Integrating manual and automated test effort Preparing and carving out service offerings Understanding software quality best practices, test strategy and planning, test case development, test case execution, deployment and, test data, defect tracking, and test automation Desired Skills & Experience At least 15 years of relevant testing experience Adept at carving out / architecting commercially viable testing solutions, creating value differentiators In-depth knowledge of Platforms like Windows / UNIX / Mainframes / Midrange Good consulting, communication, convincing, presentation skills and Negotiation Skills In-depth knowledge of Testing concepts and Test Project management Expert knowledge of Effort Estimation and Scheduling, Scope definition Good Understanding of Technology and Client Business (Domain knowledge and exposure in at least one domain from Telecom, HC, Energy & Utilities, BFSI) Must have Advanced / Expert level of knowledge of testing concepts, methodologies, and processes Hands-on QA Automation experience with proven abilities to design, construct, customize and maintain hybrid Test automation frameworks Proficient in defining and constructing generic automation frameworks for web based and windows based applications Proficient on automating scripts on mobile versions of above platform An expert on at least two of the following: – Selenium (Web Driver suite of tools, Auto It) – MS suite of tools (c#, coded UI, VSTS – Web API automation (SOAP / REST) using Java, C#, SOAPUI with Groovy, UFT, POSTMAN UFT & or LeanFT  SAP Automation – using UFT  Database Testing using SQL and C#, Java and JDBC, Python and PyTest Sound knowledge of RDBMS database Selenium ANDWeb driverâ AND Automation AND S) AND Java UFT AND SQL AND Python Sound knowledge of Java /  and VB technologiesC#, web .net

Qualifications:

Test Automation Architect