Test Automation Architect (Senior Test Automation Engineer)

What the role needs

• This is an onsite role based in Grand Rapids, MI.
• About the role you are considering
• Establish automation standards, governance models, quality KPIs, and best practices across projects and teams.Drive Shift-Left quality initiatives and continuous testing practices within Agile and DevOps delivery models.
• Integrate automated testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software releases.
• Lead automation efforts for cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based applications.
• Perform architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system quality, reliability, performance, scalability, maintainability, and testability.
• Develop robust automation solutions for REST, SOAP, and GraphQL services while ensuring end-to-end validation across integrated systems.
• Define test strategies for contract testing, service virtualization, microservices validation, and complex enterprise integrations.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, architects, business stakeholders, and engineering leaders to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Define and track quality metrics, dashboards, release readiness criteria, and executive-level reporting.
• Drive defect prevention initiatives through root cause analysis and continuous process improvement.
• Mentor and coach QA Architects, Automation Engineers, and Quality Leads on framework design, coding standards, and quality engineering best practices.

From the employer

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. Location This is an onsite role based in Grand Rapids, MI. About the role you are considering We are seeking a experienced Test Automation Architect to lead and transform enterprise-wide quality engineering and test automation initiatives. This is a strategic leadership role for a hands-on automation expert who can define automation vision, establish quality governance, and architect scalable automation solutions across complex, cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Robot Framework, Selenium, Playwright, API Automation, Python/Java development, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD practices, with a proven track record of driving automation modernization programs. This role requires a strong technical leader who can balance strategy and execution while mentoring global QA teams and advancing continuous testing excellence across the software development lifecycle. Your role • Define, lead, and execute the enterprise test automation strategy aligned with organizational quality objectives.Architect, design, and govern scalable automation frameworks across:UI Testing, API Testing, Database Testing, Integration Testing • Establish automation standards, governance models, quality KPIs, and best practices across projects and teams.Drive Shift-Left quality initiatives and continuous testing practices within Agile and DevOps delivery models. • Integrate automated testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software releases. • Lead automation efforts for cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based applications. • Perform architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system quality, reliability, performance, scalability, maintainability, and testability. • Develop robust automation solutions for REST, SOAP, and GraphQL services while ensuring end-to-end validation across integrated systems. • Define test strategies for contract testing, service virtualization, microservices validation, and complex enterprise integrations. • Collaborate with product owners, developers, architects, business stakeholders, and engineering leaders to ensure high-quality deliverables. • Define and track quality metrics, dashboards, release readiness criteria, and executive-level reporting. • Drive defect prevention initiatives through root cause analysis and continuous process improvement. • Mentor and coach QA Architects, Automation Engineers, and Quality Leads on framework design, coding standards, and quality engineering best practices. • Lead automation modernization initiatives, including AI-assisted testing, self-healing automation frameworks, and intelligent test optimization. Your skills and experience • 10+ years of experience in Test Automation, Quality Engineering, and QA Leadership. • Strong hands-on expertise in Robot Framework, Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, API Automation, Python, and Java. • Proven experience in designing scalable UI, API, Database, and Integration Test Automation Frameworks. • Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, GraphQL, OAuth, contract testing, service virtualization, and microservices testing. • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases. • Expertise in CI/CD integration using Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab. • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application testing; OpenShift experience is a plus. • Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, Continuous Testing, Shift-Left Quality, and enterprise test governance. • Experience defining quality metrics, automation standards, release readiness criteria, and executive reporting. • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, and communication skills. Preferred: Retail/POS domain experience, performance engineering, observability tools, AI-assisted testing, self-healing automation, and intelligent test optimization. The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $89,400 - $166,398. 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. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. 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Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.