Automation Architect with Playwright

Capgemini; Whitehouse Station (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Senior Test Architect to lead enterprise Quality Engineering initiatives across commercial insurance applications. You will define end-to-end testing strategies, architect scalable automation frameworks, and partner with development, architecture, product, and QA teams to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

The role requires deep expertise in test automation, APIs, microservices, data validation, and non-functional testing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Software Testing, Automation, and Quality Engineering.
• APIs & Microservices, Web/UI Applications, Database Technologies.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
• Expertise in defining test strategies, quality engineering practices, and automation roadmaps.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and drive automation adoption across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test strategy, quality engineering roadmap, and end-to-end test architecture.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and enterprise-grade test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with Development, Architecture, Product, and QA teams to improve application quality, test coverage, and release reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex testing challenges and automation solutions.
• Champion Shift-Left testing and continuous quality practices.
• Support CI/CD pipeline integration and continuous testing initiatives.
• Drive performance, scalability, and non-functional testing strategies.
• Mentor QA engineers and automation teams on testing frameworks, architecture, and best practices.
• Lead enterprise testing transformations and automation modernization initiatives.

Skills

Playwright

TestNG/JUnit

Cucumber BDD

APIs & Microservices

Tools

REST Assured

Postman

SOAP/REST Services

JMeter

LoadRunner

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

SQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Git

GitHub

Bitbucket

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Architect to lead enterprise-wide Quality Engineering initiatives and define end-to-end testing strategies across commercial insurance applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in test automation, application architecture, quality engineering, and modern testing practices to drive scalable, reliable, and high-quality software delivery across complex business platforms.

This role requires a strong technical leader who can architect automation solutions, establish quality standards, and partner closely with development, architecture, and product teams to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test strategy, quality engineering roadmap, and end-to-end test architecture.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and enterprise-grade test automation frameworks.
• Web/UI Applications
• APIs & Microservices
• Mobile Applications
• Integration Testing
• Database Validation
• Cloud-Based Solutions
• Establish automation standards, testing patterns, and quality engineering best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with Development, Architecture, Product, and QA teams to improve application quality, test coverage, and release reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex testing challenges and automation solutions.
• Champion Shift-Left testing and continuous quality practices.
• Support CI/CD pipeline integration and continuous testing initiatives.
• Drive performance, scalability, and non-functional testing strategies.
• Mentor QA engineers and automation teams on testing frameworks, architecture, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Software Testing, Automation, and Quality Engineering.

Strong understanding of:

• APIs and Microservices
• Web/UI Applications
• Database Technologies
• Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
• Expertise in defining test strategies, quality engineering practices, and automation roadmaps.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and drive automation adoption across multiple teams.

Technical Skills

Test Automation

• Playwright
• TestNG / JUnit
• Cucumber BDD (Preferred)

API Testing

• REST Assured
• Postman
• SOAP/REST Services

Performance Testing

• JMeter
• LoadRunner or Similar Performance Testing Tools

CI/CD & DevOps

• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions

Database Technologies

• SQL
• Oracle
• SQL Server

Version Control

• Git
• GitHub
• Bitbucket
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Insurance or Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domains.
• Strong understanding of insurance policy administration and claims systems.
• Experience with Duck Creek Technologies and related insurance platforms is highly preferred.
• Exposure to cloud-native testing solutions and modern quality engineering practices.
• Experience leading enterprise testing transformations and automation modernization initiatives.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $121364 to $150000

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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