Automation Architect

The Automation Architect at Bright Horizons will play a dual role : (1) working hands-on with automation frameworks and tools, and (2) shaping and executing the organization's automation strategy. This position is critical as Bright Horizons embarks on leveraging AI-driven automation to enhance quality, speed, and reliability across its technology landscape.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment-with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you're caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement scalable automation frameworks and solutions across web, mobile, API, and backend applications, with a strong focus on enterprise integration and business process automation.

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.

Drive the adoption and integration of ACCELQ for test automation, including tool configuration, best practices, and knowledge transfer to QA and development teams.

Evaluate and implement other low-code / no-code automation tools as needed, ensuring flexibility and scalability of the automation ecosystem.

Integrate AI-powered testing approaches (e.g., AI-assisted, AI-augmented, autonomous testing) to improve test coverage, efficiency, and defect detection

Set up and maintain CI / CD pipelines for automated testing and code deployment, ensuring seamless integration with development workflows and rapid delivery cycles

Collaborate with stakeholders (developers, QA, business analysts, product owners) to define automation requirements, ensure quality standards, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to team members on automation best practices, frameworks, and new technologies.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer science or related technologies - Required
• 10 years of :
• Hands-on expertise with automation frameworks and tools for web, mobile, API, and backend testing.

Experience with ACCELQ or similar low-code / no-code automation platforms (e.g., Mabl, Testim etc) is highly preferred.

Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in automation, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, with the ability to write, maintain, and review code.

Experience setting up and managing CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and automated deployment workflows.

Knowledge of AI integration in test automation , including AI-powered test generation, intelligent defect detection, and adaptive test maintenance

Additional Job Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer science or related technologies - Preferred

Strong understanding of automation architecture design patterns and frameworks for enterprise-scale applications (e.g., layered architecture, client-server, microservices, enterprise integration patterns).

Proven ability to build and execute automation strategies in alignment with business and technical objectives.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience working in the education, childcare, or services industry.

Mobile automation experience with tools like Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest for cross-platform and native app testing is plus.

Certifications in automation tools, DevOps, or cloud platforms.

Experience with quality lifecycle management and change management in large enterprise environments.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization / visa for this position.

Benefits :

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Life at Bright Horizons :

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us .

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources : Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.