Test Automation Lead (Playwright)

About the role

We are seeking a high-impact Quality Automation Lead to own and drive end-to-end automation strategy, delivery, and modernization for complex enterprise applications. This is an onshore, client-facing role based in Orlando, requiring a hands-on technical leader who can influence stakeholders, lead hybrid delivery teams, and deliver measurable quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end automation vision, roadmap, and delivery strategy aligned to business goals and release timelines.
• Define, implement, and govern automation standards, including framework architecture, coding practices, reusability, reporting, and quality metrics.
• Lead hands-on development and stabilization of UI automation using UFT and Playwright, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and business-critical coverage.
• Design and drive API automation using Postman, including scripting, regression packs, quality gates, and pipeline integration.
• Integrate all automation suites into CI/CD pipelines, establishing clear entry/exit criteria and actionable release readiness signals.
• Introduce and scale AI-assisted automation practices to improve scripting efficiency, test maintenance, and execution speed.
• Act as the onshore automation lead for client stakeholders, providing clear communication on strategy, risks, progress, and outcomes while guiding offshore teams.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years leading automation delivery in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in UFT, Playwright (preferred for modern web automation), and structured framework design.
• Prominent experience with Postman for API testing, scripting, and automation enablement.
• Solid experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins and Git-based version control.
• Demonstrated ability to stabilize flaky automation suites through root-cause analysis and reliability improvements.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI-enabled automation, such as Copilot-assisted scripting or AI-driven test generation and maintenance.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Education and qualifications.
• Certifications and licenses.
• Relevant experience and skills.
• Seniority and performance.
• Market and business considerations.

Skills

• Hands-on expertise in UFT, Playwright (preferred for modern web automation), and structured framework design.
• Proven experience with Postman for API testing, scripting, and automation enablement.
• Solid experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins and Git-based version control.
• Demonstrated ability to stabilize flaky automation suites through root-cause analysis and reliability improvements.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI-enabled automation, such as Copilot-assisted scripting or AI-driven test generation and maintenance.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F).
• Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retail savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $73,150 - $174,000. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

Schedule

Not specified.