Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Systech Corp, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced **Test Architect** to define and drive the **enterprise test automation strategy** across web, API, and integrated systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in **Selenium-based automation frameworks** , hands-on architectural experience, and the ability to influence quality practices across multiple teams. This role requires a balance of **technical leadership, framework design, and quality governance** in a modern CI/CD-driven environment. Key Responsibilities - Define and own the test automation architecture for enterprise applications. - Design, develop, and standardize scalable automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver. - Establish best practices for framework structure, coding standards, reporting, and reusability. - Drive automation across UI, API, and end-to-end test layers. - Select and evaluate automation tools and frameworks based on technical and business needs. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) with appropriate quality gates. - Enable parallel execution and containerized testing using Docker/Kubernetes. - Implement shift-left and continuous testing strategies. - Define and track quality metrics, test coverage, and release readiness indicators. - Collaborate with development, DevOps, product, and business stakeholders. - Mentor and guide automation engineers and SDETs across multiple teams. - Review automation code and enforce maintainability and performance standards. - Troubleshoot complex automation issues and drive long-term solutions. **Required Skills & Qualifications** - 10+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering / Test Automation. - Strong hands-on expertise with Selenium WebDriver. - Proven experience designing custom test automation frameworks. - Proficiency in Java or Python (Java preferred). - Experience with TestNG, JUnit, and BDD frameworks (Cucumber). - Solid experience with API automation (REST Assured or similar). - Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Experience with Git-based source control. - Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Good to Have - Experience with Cypress or Playwright. - Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). - Performance testing strategy experience (JMeter, Gatling, k6). - Security testing awareness (OWASP, API security). - Experience testing microservices-based architectures.