Role & seniority: Test Automation Architect (15+ years overall; 3+ years in Architect/Lead roles)

Stack/tools

Playwright with TypeScript (core framework)
GitHub Copilot for test script generation, refactor, and debugging
API/REST testing: Ready API, Postman, SOAP UI
Languages: TypeScript, Python, C
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps; version control
Web/microservices: APIs, modern web tech
Additional: test management tools (e.g., JIRA Zephyr)

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript)
Lead adoption of GitHub Copilot to accelerate test script creation, refactoring, and debugging
Define and implement automation strategies for end-to-end API and performance testing and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines; establish best practices and mentor the team

Must-have skills

15+ years in software testing/automation; 3+ years in Architect/Lead roles
Deep hands-on experience with Playwright-based frameworks
Proficiency with GitHub Copilot for code generation and refactoring
Strong API/web tech knowledge; experience with REST/APIs and automation tooling (Ready API, Postman, SOAP UI)
Proficient in TS/Python/C; CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Understanding of Agile/DevOps; excellent problem-solving and communication

Nice-to-haves

Master’s degree
Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or other automation

Full Description

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Job Description

Title: Test Automation Architect

Location: Newark, CA

Work Mode: Hybrid

Years of Experience: 15+

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Test Automation Architect to design develop and implement robust and scalable test automation frameworks with a strong focus on Playwright This role will leverage the power of AI assisted development using GitHub Copilot to optimize test creation and maintenance The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader driving best practices in test automation and ensuring the delivery of high quality software products

Responsibilities

Design develop and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks using Playwright with Typescript Lead the adoption and effective utilization of GitHub Copilot to accelerate test script development refactoring and debugging Define and implement automation strategies for end-to-end API and performance testing Collaborate with development QA and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CICD pipelines Establish and enforce test automation best practices coding standards and design patterns Mentor and guide automation engineers on Playwright GitHub Copilot and general test automation principles Evaluate and recommend new tools technologies and methodologies to enhance test automation capabilities Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues ensuring the stability and reliability of test suites Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the test automation function

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in computer science engineering or a related field 15 years of experience in software testing and test automation with at least 3 years in an Architect or Lead role Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks with Playwright Proven experience utilizing GitHub Copilot for efficient code generation test script creation and refactoring Strong understanding of modern web technologies APIs and microservices architecture Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript Python or C Experience with CICD tools eg Jenkins GitLab CI Azure DevOps and version control systems Git Deep understanding of testing methodologies including Agile and DevOps principles Excellent analytical problem solving and communication skills Ability to lead mentor and collaborate effectively within a team environment Preferred Qualifications Master s degree in a relevant field Experience with other test automation tools and frameworks e.g. Selenium Cypress Familiarity with cloud platforms AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Familiarity with Test Management tool such as JIRA Zephyr Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies

Skills

Mandatory Skills: Ready API,Rest Assured,Playwright Typescript Automation,Postman for Testing,Postman,SOAP UI for Testing