Job Title: Test Automation Architect (SCADA)
Location: Los Angeles, CA(Remote) Duration: Long Term
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on test automation architect who is actively engaged in automation design and implementation. The ideal candidate will currently be working in a similar role and capable of contributing immediately in a fast-paced environment.
This role is heavily hands-on (approximately 75%) with a balance of technical leadership (25%). The candidate should be comfortable operating as both an architect and a technical lead within a medium-sized automation team.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable test automation frameworks
Lead automation architecture initiatives and define best practices
Actively contributes to hands-on coding and automation implementation
Design and execute data-driven and parallel test automation strategies
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Ensure automation solutions are robust, maintainable, and scalable
Support automation execution across Linux environments
Required Qualifications
Currently working in a similar Test Automation Architect
Strong hands-on experience in test automation architecture and design
Excellent coding skills, preferably in Python
Experience in framework design, test design, and automation best practices
Strong understanding of:
o Data-driven testing
o Parallel execution
o Scalable automation design
Experience working with medium-sized teams
Technical Skills
Programming/Scripting: Python (primary), Bash, PowerShell, C# (nice to have)
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins (test integration and job setup)
Version Control: GitHub (PR workflow, code management)
Database: SQL (basic querying and reporting)
Operating Systems: Linux (command line, file handling, permissions)
Nice to Have
Exposure to Tosca
Understanding of automation orchestration across tools
Experience integrating tools such as:
o SSH / PuTTY sessions
o Python scripts running on Linux
o Workflow integration across automation platforms
Ideal Candidate Profile
Hands-on and actively coding in current role
Not a purely managerial or strategic profile
Comfortable balancing architecture and execution
Able to quickly adapt and contribute without ramp-up time
Practical, execution-focused, and detail-oriented
What We Are Not Looking For
Senior managers, directors, or non-hands-on leaders
Candidates with only theoretical or outdated technical experience
Profiles that are overly strategic without current hands-on involvement