QA Automation Lead / Test Automation Architect
About The Position
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.Job Location : Plano, TXJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Lead / Test Automation Architect to drive quality engineering initiatives, define automation strategies, and guide teams in adopting modern testing practices, AI-driven capabilities, and DevOps-aligned automation workflows. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, solution design, mentoring ability, and collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.Core Competencies Work closely with business analysts and subject matter experts to understand business requirements thoroughly, helping the team resolve functional and technical queries. Identify key business processes and translate them into comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios. Develop and execute detailed testing strategies ensuring full coverage, timely execution, and high-quality outcomes. Provide regular testing status updates and report key quality metrics such as test coverage, defect density, and execution progress. Strong experience in Test Automation, CI/CD integration, DevOps processes, environment management, and risk management. Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI-driven test design, and advanced prompting techniques. Ability to perform solution analysis and contribute to technical architecture discussions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in QA automation leadership or test architect roles.
- Deep knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, API automation tools, etc.).
- Strong understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Experience working with Git, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assist tools.
- Familiarity with DevOps concepts such as environment provisioning, monitoring, and release workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Define the overall test automation strategy, standards, and best practices across projects and teams.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to seamlessly integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Create end‑to-end automation test strategies, test plans, and automation framework architecture for programs and large-scale initiatives.
- Lead and mentor QA teams in automation tools, frameworks, and AI‑enabled testing methodologies.
- Guide junior testers by helping them understand application logic, improving testing practices, and encouraging broader adoption of automation.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing efficiency, effectiveness, and overall product quality using modern engineering practices.
- Leverage AI tools, LLMs, and automation accelerators to enhance productivity and accelerate test design and execution workflows.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
