QA Automation Architect / Lead (Python, Playwright, Robot Framework)

Location: Remote (EU-based candidates preferred)
Customer: European Digital Bank
Language: English (B2 or higher)
Start Date: December 8, 2025
Duration: 7 months

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced QA Automation Architect / Lead to design, evolve, and govern a robust automation ecosystem for a leading European digital bank. This is a strategic technical leadership role, responsible for defining automation standards, driving scalable testing frameworks, and embedding quality as a core value across all delivery streams.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams — QA, Development, DevOps, and Business Analysis — to define the automation vision, ensure its execution, and continuously enhance test efficiency, maintainability, and integration with CI/CD processes.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Architecture & Design

• Define and maintain the automation architecture and technology stack for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.

• Select and integrate optimal tools and frameworks (Playwright, Robot Framework, Azure DevOps).

• Develop coding standards, reusable components, and best practices for automation repositories (Git workflows).

• Ensure seamless CI/CD integration and environment provisioning for automated testing.

Strategy & Process Leadership

• Define and implement a scalable automation strategy across multiple teams and projects.

• Establish KPIs and governance for automation coverage and efficiency.

• Drive “shift-left” quality initiatives, embedding automation early in the SDLC.

• Lead POCs for new automation tools and approaches; make strategic recommendations.

• Align automation roadmap with organizational quality and business objectives.

Technical Delivery & Mentorship

• Design and implement modular, scalable frameworks in Python.

• Manage test data, reporting integration, and analytics tooling.

• Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers, and promote best practices.

• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to close test gaps and ensure system reliability.

Governance & Reporting

• Define and track automation metrics, dashboards, and trend analysis.

• Maintain documentation on architecture, frameworks, and reusable libraries.

• Ensure alignment with enterprise QA governance principles.

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years in QA, including 4+ years in automation and 2+ years in architecture or lead roles.

• Strong Python skills; hands-on experience with Playwright (Selenium acceptable).

• Proven expertise in designing and scaling UI/API automation frameworks.

• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and Git workflows.

• Working knowledge of SQL (MSSQL preferred) for validation and orchestration.

• Experience with integration and regression testing in complex systems.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Background in banking or financial services (credit cards, payments, or core banking) is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Temenos Transact or similar core banking systems.

• Familiarity with Robot Framework, Azure DevOps Test Plans, and pipeline automation.

• Exposure to mobile automation and cloud-based test orchestration.

• Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Level or Robot Framework Certified Professional (RFCP).

• Experience leading automation strategy across multiple Agile teams (Scrum, SAFe).

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