Sr. Solution Architect (UiPath) API, AI & Automation

API Strategy & Architecture Define strategic direction for API and Microservices architecture and testing. Architect enterprise-wide API QA solutions covering end-to-end integration testing. Design scalable and reusable API automation frameworks. Establish standards, governance, and best practices for API testing. Ensure implementation of agreed architecture across all delivery squads. Drive API quality engineering transformation initiatives. CI/CD & Automation Leadership Own and drive CI/CD architecture and implementation. Deliver API solutions integrated with continuous testing pipelines. Ensure API call-chain validation across multiple systems and services. Build quality gates and automation checkpoints within CI pipelines. Drive automation adoption and alignment across all squads. Ensure automation milestones are achieved in every sprint. Promote code reusability and framework standardization across teams. AI & Intelligent Automation Leverage AI technologies to improve quality engineering outcomes. Define and implement AI-enabled testing and automation solutions. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and automation frameworks. Drive intelligent automation initiatives using UiPath and related platforms. Introduce innovative approaches to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Solution Design & Technical Leadership Design functional and technical solutions aligned with business objectives. Create end-to-end architecture for API, automation, and integration ecosystems. Oversee development and implementation across multiple parallel squads. Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to Full Stack Engineers and QA teams. Review solution designs, code quality, scalability, and performance. Resolve complex technical challenges and integration issues. Delivery Governance Ensure adherence to delivery standards, governance processes, and architecture principles. Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and quality metrics. Ensure compliance with onsite-offshore delivery models and agreed timelines. Drive release readiness and delivery accountability. Manage architecture reviews and implementation governance. Stakeholder Management Bridge the gap between business challenges and technology solutions. Collaborate with product owners, business users, architects, and delivery teams. Coordinate with stakeholders for requirements, reviews, feedback, and approvals. Present architecture recommendations, risks, and strategic roadmaps to senior leadership.

Desired Candidate Profile

Mandatory Requirements 12+ years of overall IT experience. Strong expertise in API and Microservices architecture. Proven experience architecting enterprise-wide API QA solutions. Hands-on experience with UiPath and Intelligent Automation platforms. Strong understanding of AI technologies and AI-driven testing approaches. Experience defining and implementing CI/CD and Continuous Testing strategies. Expertise in API call-chain validation and integration testing. Experience leading multiple Agile squads simultaneously. Proven ability to drive automation adoption across enterprise programs. Strong stakeholder management and client engagement experience. Experience in onsite-offshore delivery models. Strong technical leadership, architecture governance, and solution design capabilities. Preferred Skills Banking & Financial Services domain experience. Enterprise Digital Transformation programs. Large-scale API Modernization initiatives. Cloud-native Microservices implementations. Experience with Agile, Scrum, and SAFe delivery frameworks. UiPath Advanced Developer or Solution Architect Certification. AI/ML Certifications. Exposure to Enterprise Architecture methodologies. Ideal Candidate Profile A seasoned Sr. Solution Architect - API, AI & Automation (UiPath) with strong expertise in API Architecture, Microservices Testing, Enterprise Automation, CI/CD, Quality Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives, defining architecture standards, driving automation adoption, managing multiple delivery squads, and delivering scalable, reusable, and intelligent technology solutions that align business goals with technical excellence.