JPS Tech Solutions · 17 hours ago
Lead Automation/ Framework Engineer
McLean, VA
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expJPS Tech Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Lead Automation / Framework Engineer to drive, design, and enhance automation testing for the client’s new internal platform and enterprise applications. This role requires a balance of technical leadership and hands-on automation development, focusing on building robust automation frameworks and improving test quality.
Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and own automation strategy, framework design, and implementation across applications
Develop, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright
Write and maintain hands-on automation scripts using C#, .NET, and Java
Collaborate with development and product teams to integrate automation into the CI/CD pipeline
Drive test automation execution using Azure DevOps, including pipelines, test plans, and reporting
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews for automation engineers
Define and enforce automation best practices, coding standards, and quality metrics
Leverage Generative AI tools to improve test coverage, script creation, and test optimization
Analyze test results, identify gaps, and continuously improve test effectiveness
Ensure automation solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
Strong expertise in Selenium and Playwright for UI automation
Hands-on experience with C# / .NET and Java
Solid experience working with Azure DevOps for CI/CD, test management, and reporting
Proven experience designing and maintaining custom automation frameworks
Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on development (50/50 role)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Preferred
Experience testing enterprise-scale platforms and applications
Exposure to or hands-on experience with Generative AI in test automation
Experience with API and performance testing is a plus
Prior experience leading or mentoring automation teams
Company
JPS Tech Solutions
JPS Tech Solutions offers software engineering, cloud, mobile development, and IT infrastructure solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase