Automation Architect

Define and drive the overall QA automation strategy and roadmap. Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust automation frameworks. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA automation engineers. Establish automation best practices, coding standards, and quality processes. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and DevOps teams. Lead automation efforts across web, API, and integration testing. Evaluate and recommend modern automation tools, frameworks, and technologies. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to automation standards. Analyze testing bottlenecks and continuously improve automation coverage and execution efficiency. Support test planning, estimation, and release activities. Drive quality engineering initiatives and shift-left testing practices.