Oveview
The
Test Automation Architect is responsible for the
strategic design, implementation, and evolution of the test automation framework, ensuring it aligns with modern software development and DevOps practices. This role drives the
integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous feedback and faster, more reliable software releases. As a
technical leader and subject matter expert, the QA Automation Architect defines
best practices, coding standards, and governance to ensure maintainability and scalability of test automation. Through
collaboration with development, QA, and DevOps teams, they enhance test coverage, reduce manual effort, and optimize test execution. Additionally, this role explores and implements
AI-driven testing solutions and advanced automation technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy. By establishing
metrics and reporting mechanisms, the QA Automation Architect ensures visibility into software quality trends, driving continuous improvement across the testing lifecycle.
Prodege
A cutting-edge marketing and consumer insights platform, Prodege has charted a course of innovation in the evolving technology landscape by helping leading brands, marketers, and agencies uncover the answers to their business questions, acquire new customers, increase revenue, and drive brand loyalty & product adoption. Bolstered by a major investment by Great Hill Partners in Q4 2021 and strategic acquisitions of Pollfish, BitBurst & AdGate Media in 2022, Prodege looks forward to more growth and innovation to empower our partners to gather meaningful, rich insights and better market to their target audiences.
As an organization, we go the extra mile to “Create Rewarding Moments” every day for our partners, consumers, and team. Come join us today!
- We are seeking local qualified candidates within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. This role is required to report to our office in El Segundo, CA. ***
Primary Objectives
- Test Automation Strategy & Framework Development
- Integration with CI/CD & Modern Development Practices
- Technical Leadership & Team Upskilling
- Test Data, Reporting, & Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment with Business Goals
Qualifications -
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Detailed Job Duties: (
typical monthly, weekly, daily tasks which support the primary objectives)
- Test Automation Strategy & Framework Development
- Design, implement, and maintain a scalable, reusable, and efficient test automation framework for UI, API, and integration testing using tools such as Cypress, Cucumber, and Gherkin.
- Define and enforce best practices, coding standards, and governance for test automation to ensure maintainability and scalability across development teams.
- Research and implement modern automation tools and AI-powered testing solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coverage.
- Integration with CI/CD & Modern Development Practices
- Embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous feedback and faster software releases.
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to optimize test execution in cloud and containerized environments.
- Advocate for shift-left testing, enabling early defect detection and improved software quality.
- Technical Leadership & Team Upskilling
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for test automation, guiding QA engineers and developers on best practices.
- Lead technical upskilling efforts through training sessions, documentation, and mentoring to foster a culture of automation-first testing.
- Work closely with engineering teams to implement component-level and unit testing within development cycles.
- Test Data, Reporting, & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and manage test data strategies to ensure reliable test execution across automation suites.
- Establish key metrics and reporting dashboards to provide visibility into test coverage, execution results, and quality trends.
- Continuously identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, optimizing automation strategies for better performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment with Business Goals
- Partner with QA leadership, product teams, and DevOps to ensure alignment between automation initiatives and broader quality goals.
- Act as a bridge between QA, Development, and DevOps teams, ensuring that test automation aligns with business priorities.
What does SUCCESS look like?
Success in the
QA Automation Architect role is demonstrated by the
design and implementation of a scalable, efficient test automation framework that seamlessly integrates into
CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous feedback and faster, high-quality software releases. The QA Automation Architect
drives best practices, coding standards, and governance, ensuring automation solutions are
maintainable, reusable, and aligned with modern software development principles. Through
technical leadership and mentorship, the QA team is continuously upskilled, fostering a
culture of automation-first testing and improved test coverage. Strong
collaboration with development, QA, and DevOps teams ensures that automated testing is embedded early in the development cycle, leading to
early defect detection and reduced production issues. The architect proactively
monitors test execution, analyzes key quality metrics, and optimizes strategies to improve efficiency and reduce testing bottlenecks. By
leveraging AI-powered testing solutions and modern automation tools, they enhance the
accuracy, scalability, and effectiveness of testing processes. Ultimately, this role ensures that
test automation is a strategic enabler of software quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
