Lead Test Automation Engineer

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About the Role:
Work Authorization: This position is not available for sponsorship of any type, now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with regular onsite collaboration required in New York, NY.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Test Automation Engineer to lead automation testing initiatives across web, mobile, API, and backend platforms. The ideal candidate will combine deep hands-on automation expertise with leadership experience, serving as a technical lead responsible for automation framework development, test strategy, estimation, delivery oversight, and team mentoring.
This role requires a technical leader who can design scalable automation solutions, resolve complex coding challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive quality across the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead automation testing efforts for web, mobile, API, and backend applications.
Design, develop, and enhance robust automation frameworks from scratch.
Create and maintain automated test suites using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and related technologies.
Develop and execute API test automation using tools such as REST Assured, Postman, or similar frameworks.
Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Validate application data and backend processing through SQL and database testing.
Define test strategies, testing approaches, effort estimates, and quality metrics.
Troubleshoot automation failures and provide technical guidance to team members.
Collaborate with developers, product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality objectives are met.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical direction to QA and automation team members.
Generate project status reports, testing metrics, and quality dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across automation processes, tools, and frameworks.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and Test Automation.
Strong hands-on programming experience with Java.
4+ years of experience building and maintaining Selenium automation frameworks.
2+ years of experience with mobile automation using Appium.
Strong experience with API testing and automation.
Experience with REST APIs, JSON/XML validation, and backend testing.
Strong SQL and database validation skills.
Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up.
Demonstrated experience leading testing teams and automation initiatives.
Experience with test estimation, planning, reporting, and project coordination.
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience using JIRA or similar defect management tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional testing efforts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Playwright.
Experience with low-code automation platforms such as Mabl.
Insurance or financial services industry experience.
Performance testing experience using JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools.
Accessibility testing knowledge.
Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programs.
Experience testing across real mobile devices, emulators, and simulators.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will be able to:
Provide technical leadership while remaining deeply hands-on.
Design and implement scalable automation frameworks.
Support and mentor automation engineers on complex coding challenges.
Develop effective test strategies and realistic project estimates.
Drive quality initiatives with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $100,000 - $115,000/ yearly.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement 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
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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