Automation Architect (UI, API & Mobile + AI)

Automation Architect (UI, API & Mobile + AI)

Role Summary

The Automation Architect defines and drives the automation strategy across UI, API, and Mobile platforms. The role ensures scalable, maintainable frameworks and adopts AI-assisted testing capabilities were beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect automation frameworks for UI, API, and Mobile test environments.

• Define automation standards, reusable libraries, and best practices.

• Drive CI/CD integration and shift-left automation (API-first, contract testing).

• Evaluate and select automation tools and technologies.

• Integrate practical AI capabilities (LLMs, API-driven utilities) for:

Code generation

Test script optimization

Intelligent locator recommendations

• Collaborate closely with QA, Dev, DevOps, and Architecture teams.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and governance across automation teams.

• Track automation metrics, coverage, efficiency, and ROI.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in test automation; 3+ years in an architecture role.

• Expertise in Selenium / Playwright / Cypress, Appium, RestAssured, etc.

• Strong coding skills (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#).

• Experience using AI tools such as LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI) and GitHub Copilot.

• Strong understanding of cloud, microservices, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.