Test Automation Architect

Test Automation Architect ADN Group Location: Newark, CA | Work Mode: Hybrid | Duration: 06 Note: Only Local Candidates & No Visa Sponsorship Primary Skills Ready API Rest Assured Playwright Typescript Automation Postman for Testing Postman SOAP UI for Testing 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 BS 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 (e.g., 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: MS degree; experience with Selenium, Cypress, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); familiarity with JIRA, Zephyr; certifications. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ADN Group by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADN Group