QA Test Automation Solution Architect

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Job Number #163842 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

**Who We Are**

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

**The Experience**:
In today’s multifaceted technology environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the information technology team at Colgate.
Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape. An opportunity to innovate and explore the possibilities within the world of Intelligent process automation.
A dynamic and fast-paced work environment where your expertise will directly impact our solutions and processes.

What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s Information Technology team?

End to end test automations across the functions and landscapes.

Key responsibilities include keeping all Test Automation technologies & environments up to date.
Dedicated Test Automation Solution Architect to own the architectural evaluation, design, and analysis of our CoE systems.
Play a pivotal role in identifying customer requirements, analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions related to software, platform, and network configurations.

**Who are you**

**You are a function expert -**

This position is for an Individual contributor who would be responsible for the following.
Conduct comprehensive architectural evaluations, and collaborate with functional and business teams to drive the adoption of innovative working methods.
Solution Design: Work closely with development teams to ensure architectural solutions are optimally and robustly implemented. System Solutions: Guarantee the delivery of robust automations tailored to business processes.
Framework Development: Define and update frameworks with reusable code and checklists, ensuring high standards around the automation lifecycle.
Quality Assurance: Review solution designs and code to ensure robust automation. Lead and maintain automation post-implementation,
and resolve potential issues for smooth business operations.
Mentorship: Guide and mentor team members on standard methodologies, regularly review developments, and produce process documentation to
refine ongoing practices.
Continuous Improvement: Investigate and detail better practices and alternative solutions to continually improve our processes.

**You connect the dots -**

Your proficiency in managing Test automations, coupled with your expertise in developing sophisticated testing scripts, which aling with business and funcitonal requirements

**You are a collaborator -**

Your expertise and experience as a solution architect will be instrumental in driving the success of our Automation team with effective collaboration with stake holders
You will work closely with IT Functional and Business teams to implement robust testing scripts using the right framework and governance.

**You are an innovator -**

You will spearhead transformative initiatives that push the boundaries of what's possible with Current testing tools and technologies.
Your innovative approach will drive the evolution of our Automation environment, from introducing innovative features to speed up of Automation developments and build robust automations.

**What you’ll need (required)**
- Bachelar degree of Engineering in CS, IT, etc
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in test automation Minimum 4+ years in solution design and architect roles
- Minimum 4+ years in automation development, and 2+ years leading test automation technologies such as UiPath RPA.
- Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture, IT systems, and SAP modules (FI, O2I, P2P).
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
- Experience with Agile development methodology and API development.
- Ability to work through ambiguous situations, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize critical tasks and projects.
- Self-motivated, independent, and able to take the initiative with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience in RFPs, RFQs, estimations, feasibility studies, and assigning automation tasks based on skills and availability.

What you’ll need (preferred):

- Certifications: Solution Architect Certification and Advanced Developer Certification preferred.
- Experience in managing the consultants, vendor/3rd parties to explore new ways of working, best industry practices, etc. Experience in integration