Senior Automation Engineer (HandsOn) / Automation Lead

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Capgemini is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer / Automation Lead for a full-time onsite role in New York City. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in test automation, deep hands-on Selenium and Java skills, and a proven ability to design or contribute to automation frameworks while mentoring offshore teams and partnering with DevOps, development and QA to raise software quality. You’ll develop and maintain automated frameworks, execute scripts, API automate with RestAssured, and drive CI/CD integration and reporting. The base pay range is $110,000 to $125,000 per year, with potential variable incentives. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate distributed-team leadership, measurable automation outcomes, and fluency in SDLC/STLC, Agile and DevOps; highlight WebDriverIO, Playwright or Mabl if applicable, API testing, or any Financial Services experience, and include concrete metrics on cycle-time reductions and defect improvements.

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Job Description:

The Senior Automation Engineer / Automation Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions for enterprise applications. The role requires strong hands‑on automation experience, framework development skills, and the ability to provide technical leadership to offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium and Java
• Execute hands‑on automation scripting and test execution
• Support API automation using RestAssured or similar tools
• Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD integration and reporting
• Review automation code and mentor offshore team members
• Establish automation standards and best practices
• Partner with development and QA teams to improve software quality

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in test automation or quality engineering
• Strong Selenium and Java experience
• Experience designing or contributing to automation frameworks
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes
• Experience working with distributed teams
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WebDriverIO, Playwright, or Mabl
• API automation experience
• Financial Services or Insurance background

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $110,000 - $125,000/ 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.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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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.