#20484 - Test Automation Architect

Q Analysts•Santa Clara, CA

42d•$120,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

We're seeking a Test Automation Architect to join our growing team in the United States. Role Overview: We are looking for a seasoned Test Automation Architect with strong expertise in Playwright (TypeScript) and proven experience in designing scalable test automation frameworks and strategies. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining test automation standards, driving test architecture decisions, and mentoring teams to ensure quality delivery across complex, distributed systems.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Software Testing / Quality Engineering.
5+ years of hands-on automation experience with Playwright (TypeScript strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of test automation architecture, design patterns, and frameworks.
Expertise in test strategy, planning, design, estimation, and execution.
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with solid programming and debugging skills.
Hands-on experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with API testing (REST/GraphQL) and related automation tools.
Deep knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC, STLC, and modern testing practices (BDD, TDD).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other automation tools (Cypress, Selenium, or WebdriverIO).
Exposure to cloud-based test execution platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
Knowledge of performance testing, security testing, or test data management.
Prior experience in mentoring QA teams or defining enterprise test automation strategies.

Responsibilities

Define, design, and implement scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript.
Establish the best automation practices, coding standards, and reusable component libraries.
Create comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and estimation models aligned with product goals and delivery timelines.
Evaluate and integrate tools to improve test coverage, performance, and CI/CD pipeline efficiency.
Build and maintain robust end-to-end automation suites for UI, API, and functional testing.
Develop utilities and frameworks that support data-driven, modular, and parallel execution models.
Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
Ensure automation frameworks are scalable across multiple projects and teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, DevOps, Product, QA) to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA teams on automation design, code reviews, and best practices.
Define metrics and KPIs for quality assurance and automation effectiveness.
Drive innovation in test automation processes, tools, and methodologies.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Present automation strategies, test reports, and risk assessments to leadership teams.
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to align automation goals with business objectives.

Benefits

Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace - we are one, we are many at Qualitest. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences.â¯We have more than 40% women and around 120 different nationalities.
Local and global opportunities - we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
Clear view of your career and progression with the company - Qualitest is growing massively (since 2021 - tripled our employees base - we now have more than 8,000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, orâ¯enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers.Save your earnings and prepare for your future by enrolling in our 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions accelerating your savings plan.
Take care of health with enrollment into one of our competitive healthcare benefits. Qualitest will match towards your HSA if you choose to participate.
Never stop experimenting and learning withâ¯QCraft - our Learning & Development platform: 50,000+ courses, 300+ virtual labs, mentorship and leadership programs, professional tribes, sponsored certifications, and much more.
Stay active and get rewarded with our Corporate Wellness Program. We pay your Gym membership and giving you opportunities to Earn additional vacation times for attendance the gym!
Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program's. Refer and earn - tap your network for net-worth.
We recognize our employees work via our Qudos platform - You can earn bonuses and spot awards by celebrating your and your peers' achievements.
Planning a vacation? Looking for car insurance? Get access to Qualitest Employee Perks for discounts on anything from travel to electronics. With so many offerings the savings are endless!
A Competitive pay, the salary range for the role is $120,000 - $130,000.