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Automation Architect
Kumaran Systems · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)
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CompanyKumaran Systems
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)
Work modeHybrid
SkillsJava, Azure
Source
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ListedPosted 4 days ago
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Role: Automation Architect
Skill Set: Java, Selenium, Playwright
Yrs of Exp: 12 - 18 Yrs
Location: Chennai (Hybrid)
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The role involves conducting an independent assessment and modernization of the current automation framework and platform, evaluating technology stack and practices, identifying gaps and technical debt, and defining a prioritized roadmap for improvements while guiding the existing QA/automation team.
Responsibilities
Conduct an independent assessment of the current automation framework, architecture, codebase, and overall automation platform.
Evaluate the existing Java-Selenium technology stack, framework design, coding standards, reusable components, test data management, reporting, and execution strategy.
Assess automation coverage, stability, maintainability, scalability, execution time, and overall ROI.
Review integration with CI/CD pipelines, test environments, source control, reporting, and defect management tools.
Identify technical debt, bottlenecks, duplication, flaky tests, and architectural limitations.
Benchmark the current approach against industry best practices and recommend appropriate improvements.
Evaluate opportunities for AI/GenAI, Playwright, and other modern automation capabilities, where relevant.
Define a prioritized improvement and modernization roadmap, including quick wins, medium-term improvements, and strategic recommendations.
Provide recommendations on framework architecture, technology choices, engineering practices, governance, and team structure.
Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions with the existing QA/automation team and guide them on recommended improvements.
Qualifications
10+ years of QA Automation experience, with strong Automation Architecture experience.
Required Skills
Deep expertise in Java and Selenium and enterprise automation framework design.
Strong understanding of framework patterns, design principles, reusable components, and automation engineering practices.
Experience assessing and modernizing large-scale automation platforms.
Strong CI/CD experience with tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar.
Experience with test reporting, parallel execution, cloud/grid execution, test data, and environment management.
Strong understanding of Agile/DevOps and enterprise QA processes.
Exposure to Playwright and AI/GenAI-based automation is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and presentation skills.
Work arrangement
Hybrid
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