Senior AI Driven Test Automation Architect

Senior AI Driven Test Automation ArchitectThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.Job Description:This role will own the architecture and evolution of enterprise-scale automation platforms spanning UI, API, integration, resiliency, and cloud-native validation.The ideal candidate has successfully designed and implemented automation platforms supporting large-scale enterprise applications and has demonstrated experience applying AI-powered solutions to software quality engineering challenges. You will partner with engineering, DevOps, platform, and AI teams to improve release confidence, reduce validation cycles, and drive predictive quality practices across the SDLC.Responsibilities:Architect and scale enterprise-grade automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing using Playwright and TypeScript.Design scalable testing platforms integrated with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native infrastructure.Partner with platform and DevOps teams to provision scalable test environments using Kubernetes and Docker.Drive shift-left quality practices by embedding automated quality gates early in the software development lifecycle.Build observability-driven testing ecosystems with actionable reporting, diagnostics, and telemetry insights.Lead the adoption of AI-assisted quality engineering practices including: AI-generated test creation, Autonomous test maintenance, Intelligent flaky-test analysis, and Defect prediction and root-cause insightsEvaluate and integrate LLM-powered testing solutions, AI agents, and GenAI developer productivity tools.Define standards for automation architecture, framework governance, coding practices, and reusable testing libraries.Mentor engineers and quality teams on modern automation design patterns and AI-enabled testing workflows.Collaborate with engineering leadership to establish organization-wide quality engineering strategy and KPIs.Contribute to architecture reviews, technical documentation, ADRs, and engineering best practices.Education and Experience Required: 8+ years of experience in test automation (API & UI), software quality engineering, or SDET roles with strong architectural ownership3+ years Playwright and TypeScript experience with the ability to design scalable, maintainable automation frameworks from the ground up.2+ yrs of experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or equivalent coding assistants to accelerate test automation and engineering workflows.Hands-on expertise integrating automated testing into CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins or equivalent platforms where AI is used to optimize or augment validation workflows and determine release readiness.Expertise with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.Experience and knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for automating the provisioning, configuration, and management of scalable test environmentsPractical experience implementing AI-driven test case generation, including using LLMs to convert requirements/user stories into structured test scenarios and automation scripts.Experience using AI-assisted debugging and failure analysis workflows to improve test reliability and reduce flaky tests.Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities or AI agents into testing and quality engineering workflows.Strong written and verbal communication skills capable of creating technical documentation, architectural guidance, communicating with engineers, architects, and senior leadership.Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent.Preferred Skills:Exposure to enterprise networking, cloud, or distributed system environments where AI is applied to testing complex systems.Experience in Networking or Security DomainWhat We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.Personal & Professional DevelopmentWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.Unconditional InclusionWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.Let's Stay Connected:Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #unitedstatesJob:EngineeringJob Level:TCP_04"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 120,000 - 243,000 in CaliforniaThe listed salary range reflects base salary. 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