Job Description: Architect – Software
Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced SDET Architect with 10+ years in automation, test
frameworks, and test architecture. This role goes beyond writing scripts—it’s about
envisioning, designing, and governing enterprise-level test automation platforms that
ensure product quality across web, mobile, API, performance, and security layers.
As an Architect, you will play a strategic role in shaping testing practices, mentoring
engineering teams, and embedding quality engineering principles into every stage of
development. You will influence not just automation strategy but also overall engineering
excellence, scalability, and release confidence.
Key Responsibilities
● Architect, design, and implement scalable automation frameworks (UI, API, Mobile,
Performance).
● Define and govern test automation standards, guidelines, and best practices
across the organization.
● Partner with Dev/QA/DevOps teams to integrate automation seamlessly into CI/CD
pipelines.
● Mentor and guide SDETs, lead design/code reviews, and drive a strong automationfirst
culture.
● Define and drive non-functional testing strategies (performance, reliability, security).
● Evaluate emerging tools and AI-driven test practices, introducing innovative solutions
such as self-healing and intelligent test selection.
● Define strategies for test data management, virtualization, and cloud-based test
environments.
● Provide automation-driven quality insights for release readiness and risk
assessment.
● Ensure high test reliability and reduced flakiness to build confidence in automated
suites.
● Collaborate with development teams to ensure unit and integration tests with high
coverage.
● Manage test environments and dependencies effectively.
● Communicate test progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
● Act as a thought leader by staying updated on emerging technologies, tools, and
industry practices.
Product & Business Alignment
● Understand our products from both a technical and business perspective within the
context of the larger organization.
● Provide feedback and technical insights to improve product solutions, tools, and
platform capabilities.
● Collaborate with engineering leadership to continuously improve automation, CI/CD,
and quality practices.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
● 10+ years in software testing/automation, with 4+ years in architect/lead capacity.
● Strong programming in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript (preferred), or C#.
● Hands-on with Selenium, Appium, Playwright, REST Assured, JUnit/TestNG.
● Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
● Cloud experience: AWS, Azure, GCP, and test infra providers (BrowserStack, Sauce
Labs).
● Strong foundation in OOPs, design patterns, distributed systems, and scalability.
● Familiarity with test management/collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Git, TFS).
Technical Skills
● Programming Expertise: Strong in Java or TypeScript/JavaScript with solid
understanding of OOPs and design patterns
● Frameworks & Tools: Deep hands-on knowledge of Selenium, Appium, Playwright,
REST Assured, and other automation frameworks.
● CI/CD & DevOps: Experience integrating automation into Jenkins, Azure DevOps,
GitHub Actions, or AWS pipelines.
● Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud-based test
infrastructure (Sauce Labs, BrowserStack).
● System Architecture: Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and
performance.
● Test Coverage Areas: UI, API, Mobile, Database, Cross-browser, Performance, and
Security testing.
● Versioning & Collaboration: Git, TFS, Jira, Confluence, and agile/DevOps practices.
Preferred Qualifications
● Proven track record of designing enterprise-wide automation strategies across
products/units.
● Experience establishing Automation Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
● Hands-on with security testing practices and tools.
● Exposure to AI/ML-driven testing tools, intelligent test orchestration, and self-healing
frameworks.
● Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to:
● Take ownership of the automation vision at scale.
● Influence engineering direction and quality strategy for the organization.
● Work with modern tools, AI-driven frameworks, and cloud-first test infrastructure.
● Ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and
performance.
● Shape the future of quality engineering and mentor the next generation of SDETs.