Automation Architect: Build Scalable Test Frameworks & CI/CD

GCS Recruitment; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking an SDET with strong automation expertise to build and scale test frameworks from scratch across web, API, and mobile platforms.

The role emphasizes end-to-end validation, real device testing in local labs and Sauce Labs, and deep involvement in CI/CD pipelines with Concourse and GitHub Actions.

Qualifications

• Strong programming in Python and solid testing fundamentals.
• Experience with Cypress (JavaScript) and/or Selenium.
• Hands-on experience with automation framework design and architecture.
• Expertise in parallel execution strategies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline setup and cloud-based testing tools.
• Strong knowledge of API testing and automation frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Implement parallel testing (cross-browser and multi-device execution).
• Build and maintain automated tests for web, APIs, and mobile applications.
• Develop scripts for real device testing in local labs and Sauce Labs environments.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Concourse and GitHub Actions.
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Python

Automation architecture

Parallel execution

CI/CD

API testing

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tools

Cypress (JavaScript)

Selenium

Job description

We are looking for a SDET with strong automation expertise to build and scale test frameworks from scratch. The role requires deep understanding of automation architecture, CI/CD integration, cloud-based testing, and end-to-end validation across web, API, and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable test automation frameworks from scratch
• Implement parallel testing (cross-browser and multi-device execution)
• Build and maintain automated tests for web, APIs, and mobile applications
• Develop scripts for real device testing in local labs and Sauce Labs environments
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Concourse and GitHub Actions
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python and solid testing fundamentals
• Experience with Cypress (JavaScript) and/or Selenium
• Hands-on experience with automation framework design and architecture
• Expertise in parallel execution strategies
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline setup and cloud-based testing tools
• Strong knowledge of API testing and automation frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.