Randstad Digital Americas ยท 12 hours ago
Automation Architect
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hr
7+ years expRandstad Digital Americas is seeking an Automation Architect responsible for developing and executing automation strategies across various applications. The role involves designing intelligent automation frameworks, mentoring engineers, and driving the adoption of modern tools while ensuring alignment with SAFe methodologies.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage QA automation teams, fostering collaboration and high performance
Guide team members in framework design, test strategy, and technical troubleshooting
Coordinate with vendor teams and stakeholders to align testing strategies and deliverables
Architect, implement, and enhance reusable automation frameworks for modular and microservices systems
Design and execute automated test cases using Playwright, Selenium, and other modern tools
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) for continuous testing and deployment
Ensure effective coverage of UI, API, and database layers, validating both front-end and back-end applications
Drive adoption of AI/LLM-powered automation, model testing, and intelligent test selection
Optimize frameworks for scalability, maintainability, and performance
Conduct root cause analysis, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with development teams for resolution
Conduct code reviews and enforce secure coding practices
Optimize and enhance existing automation frameworks, ensuring proper documentation and best practices
Stay informed about the latest testing tools, techniques, and trends-including AI/ML-driven automation-to continuously improve practices
Qualification
Required
7+ years in QA automation, with 3+ years in a lead or framework engineering role
Hands-on expertise with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Node.js, and hybrid automation frameworks
Experience with AI/LLM model testing, prompt engineering, and GenAI observability
Proficiency in programming languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#
Experience with AI-powered tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursors, GenAI) for code generation, test optimization, and intelligent test selection
Strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native automation (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with modular and microservices architectures, API testing (REST, GraphQL), and database validation (SQL)
Experience conducting code reviews
Familiarity with agentic automation, orchestration of AI agents, and integration of external LLMs
Experience with SAFe and Agile methodologies for scaling automation across teams
Knowledge of infrastructure management (VMSS, cloud services, distributed environments)
Comfortable with IDEs (VS Code, Visual Studio), version control (Git, Bitbucket), and test management tools (Azure DevOps)
Proven ability to lead and mentor QA teams, manage projects, and coordinate with vendors
Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in process improvement, documentation, and reporting
Proactively identify opportunities for automation and AI integration
Lead POCs to evaluate and validate new tools and technologies
Champion adoption of innovative solutions and foster a culture of experimentation
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Life insurance offerings
Short-term disability
401K plan
Company
Randstad Digital Americas
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Graig Paglieri
CEO, Randstad Digital Americas
Pascal de Hesselle
SVP, Executive Client Partner - Technology, Media & Telecom
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