Test Automation Architect

Job Details

Octal Philippines Inc. is hiring Test Automation Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a Test Automation Architect who will drive our transformation from traditional QA to Quality Engineering (QE) by embedding automation across test activities. You will partner closely with developers, DevOps, and backoffice teams to enable continuous quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This is a strategic role focused on improving test coverage, efficiency, and speed of delivery across our eCommerce and back-office platforms.

Role Summary

The Test Automation Architect will spearhead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks while establishing quality engineering standards across the organization. This role demands a strong technical foundation in automation, AI-driven testing practices, deep expertise in CI/CD, and a collaborative approach to driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

In this position, you will define the organization’s automation strategy, seamlessly integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, leverage AI to optimize testing processes, and mentor teams on QA best practices. As the foremost authority on automation, you will guide teams toward sustainable, scalable quality solutions that support and align with the company’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise-level automation frameworks for Web and API applications.
Standardize test structure across teams using tools like Selenium, Playwright, and JMeter.
Integrate AI/ML-based solutions to enhance test coverage, flakiness detection, and test prioritization.
Collaborate with developers to shift quality left and improve unit and integration test coverage.
Establish a strategy for transitioning legacy and manual test suites into fully automated execution.
Embed test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).
Define and monitor quality gates, enabling rapid feedback on code quality
Work with DevOps and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of automated tests in deployment workflows.
Lead test strategy planning across regression, exploratory, integration, non-functional, and AI-based testing efforts.
Define and enforce QE standards, tools, and reporting structures.
Drive governance to ensure performance and security tests are integrated where applicable.
Coach and mentor Test Automation and Performance Engineers in scalable, maintainable automation and AI-enhanced testing practices.
Promote a quality-first mindset and continuous improvement across QA and development teams.
Review automation code and practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and reliability.
Define automation KPIs including test coverage, pass rates, execution time, and bug leakage rate.
Provide data-driven reports and trend analysis to Engineering and Leadership teams.
Enhance test observability through structured logging, dashboards, and test analytics.

Key Deliverables

Scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks integrated across eCommerce and back-office platforms.
CI/CD pipelines with robust quality gates and AI-augmented test execution.
Defined QE standards and processes with consistent adoption across teams.
Measurable improvements in test efficiency, coverage, and defect detection.
Strong mentorship culture and collaborative partnerships across engineering groups.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.

Experience

Minimum 10 years in QA/QE roles, with at least 3 years in a test automation leadership or architect capacity.
Proven track record of building enterprise-grade test automation frameworks and driving quality strategy.
Hands-on experience implementing or integrating AI/ML in test automation workflows (e.g., self-healing tests, predictive analytics, test case generation).
Experience working with eCommerce, SaaS, or large-scale distributed systems is a plus.

Technical Skills

Expertise in automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, JMeter, and REST API testing frameworks.
Proficient in Python, Java, or JavaScript for scripting and test development.
Experience using or integrating AI tools for test selection, anomaly detection, and intelligent test data generation.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and toolchains (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, containerized environments, and distributed test execution.
Experience with test management platforms like Zephyr Scale or TestRail.
Exposure to performance testing and mocking frameworks is a plus.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset.
Strong attention to detail and results-oriented approach.

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