Automation Architect

job summary: All Candidate that apply Must be legally authorized to work in the US without additional sponsorship. The Automation Architect is responsible for the ongoing development and execution of automation strategies across a diverse portfolio of applications. This role now includes designing, implementing, and scaling intelligent automation frameworks that leverage AI, LLMs, and agentic workflows. The architect coaches automation engineers, drives adoption of modern tools (such as Playwright, Langflow, and OpenAI infrastructure), and ensures alignment with SAFe methodologies. Staying current with emerging technologies, the architect identifies opportunities to maximize automation, including model testing and AI-driven validation, while managing expectations of technical and non-technical stakeholders. location: Telecommute job type: Solutions salary: $60 - 65 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Job Duties - Leadership & Team Management: 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. Framework & Automation Strategy: 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. Technical Excellence: 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. Continuous Improvement: 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. Job Requirements - 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. #LI-CC1 qualifications: 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected]. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Apply tot his job