Job Title
- Test Domain Architect
- Automation Job Type
- Full Time Job Location
- Kansas City, MO Key Responsibilities 1.
Automation Strategy & Architecture Define and govern the automation testing strategy aligned with organizational goals. Design scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks across multiple technologies (Web, Mobile, API, Cloud). Evaluate and recommend automation tools, frameworks, and technologies . Establish standards, best practices, and guidelines for automation across teams. 2. Solution Design & Implementation Architect end-to-end test automation solutions for complex systems. Lead development of frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured, etc. Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Enable shift-left and shift-right testing approaches . 3. Technical Leadership Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in test automation and quality engineering. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA and development teams. Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to architecture standards. Collaborate with DevOps, development, and architecture teams. 4. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Drive adoption of AI/ML in testing , test optimization, and intelligent automation. Continuously evaluate emerging tools and industry trends. Improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and ROI of automation. Promote behavior-driven development (BDD) and TDD practices . 5. Governance & Quality Assurance Define KPIs and metrics for automation effectiveness. Ensure quality gates are built into delivery pipelines. Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning for test coverage. Maintain compliance with organizational standards and audit requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications Education Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Experience 10+ years in software testing/quality engineering . 5+ years in test automation architecture/design roles. Technical Skills Strong programming skills (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#).
Hands-on experience with automation tools:
UI Automation:
Selenium, Cypress, Playwright API Automation:
RestAssured, Postman, Karate Mobile Automation:
Appium Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Knowledge of microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) . Experience in performance, security, and accessibility testing is a plus. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
