Automation Architect – Playwright/Python Modernization Lead

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Automation Architect to support a large-scale automation modernization initiative for Nationwide Insurance. The role focuses on modernizing enterprise automation frameworks and migrating legacy assets to Playwright-based solutions.

This is a highly technical, hands-on position where you will actively design, build, and guide development of enterprise automation frameworks across Web, API, Desktop, and Database automation, with strong emphasis on Playwright and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Test Automation and Quality Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Automation Architecture experience.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience with Web, API, Desktop, and Database automation.
• Strong CI/CD experience using GitHub, Azure DevOps, and/or Jenkins.
• Experience leading automation modernization or migration initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and architecture leadership skills.
• Experience with AI-native SDLC practices.
• Experience with Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, RAG, and LLM integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation modernization and migration initiatives.
• Design and build enterprise-scale Playwright and Python automation frameworks.
• Define architecture standards, reusable components, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership across Web, API, Desktop, and Database automation.
• Drive architecture reviews, technical assessments, and proof-of-concepts.
• Design AI-assisted solutions supporting test automation and modernization efforts.
• Support CI/CD integration and automation execution strategies.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to drive transformation initiatives.

Skills

Playwright

Python

Test automation

Architecture leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

Locations: Chicago, IL / New York, NY / Atlanta GA / Charlotte NC / Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Automation Architect to support a large-scale automation modernization initiative for Nationwide Insurance. This role will focus on modernizing enterprise automation frameworks and migrating legacy automation assets to modern Playwright-based solutions.

This is a highly technical, hands-on architecture role. Candidates must have strong expertise in Playwright, Python, enterprise automation framework development, and automation modernization initiatives.

Important: Candidates must have strong hands-on Playwright and Python expertise. This is not a managerial or governance-focused architecture role; the selected candidate will be expected to actively design, build, and guide development of enterprise automation frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Lead automation modernization and migration initiatives
• Design and build enterprise-scale Playwright and Python automation frameworks
• Define architecture standards, reusable components, and best practices
• Provide technical leadership across Web, API, Desktop, and Database automation
• Drive architecture reviews, technical assessments, and proof-of-concepts
• Design AI-assisted solutions supporting test automation and modernization efforts
• Support CI/CD integration and automation execution strategies
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to drive transformation initiatives

Required Experience

• 12+ years of Test Automation and Quality Engineering experience
• 5+ years of Automation Architecture experience
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch
• Experience with Web, API, Desktop, and Database automation
• Strong CI/CD experience using GitHub, Azure DevOps, and/or Jenkins
• Experience leading automation modernization or migration initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and architecture leadership skills
• Experience with AI-native SDLC practices
• Experience with Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, RAG, and LLM integrations

Preferred Experience

• Automation CoE and governance experience
• AI-assisted migration accelerators

Work Location

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite attendance at either:

• Chicago, IL
• Columbus, OH

Candidates should expect to work onsite at least three days per week.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

Make it real | www.capgemini.com

Life at Capgemini:

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs