Automation Manager (Hybrid Schedule)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybride; USD 148 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Automation Manager (Hybrid Schedule) to lead the transition to a high‑maturity DevSecOps environment at the Virginia Retirement System. You will architect automation strategies, drive CI/CD, QA automation, and infrastructure optimization, bridging technical execution with business goals.

You will mentor teams, champion security-as-code, and manage scope, resources, and budgets while delivering scalable, resilient systems and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, math, business or related field.
• 8+ years in application testing, QA practices and automation infrastructure.
• 3+ years in people or project management.
• 1+ year in managing lifecycles and stakeholder engagement.

Responsabilités

• Lead DevSecOps strategy and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Implement scalable test automation and CI/CD practices.
• Champion security-as-code across the development lifecycle.
• Optimize testing with cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Oversee QA/QC automation frameworks like Selenium and API testing.
• Direct programs to ensure timely project execution in Agile environments.

Connaissances

DevSecOps leadership

CI/CD pipelines

QA automation

Selenium

Ansible

Puppet/Chef

API testing

Agile project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team coaching

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Outils

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Selenium

Description du poste

Title: Automation Manager (Hybrid Schedule)

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Virginia Retirement System - Main Office

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $148,000-$185,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full time

We are seeking a high-energy Automation Manager to lead our transition into a high-maturity DevSecOps environment. You won't just be managing people; you will be the architect of our automation strategy, driving technical excellence across CI/CD pipelines, QA automation, and infrastructure optimization. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will bridge the gap between complex technical execution and strategic business goals, ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, and resilient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & DevSecOps Strategy:

• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to cross-functional teams, serving as a subject matter expert in automation and application architecture.
• Lead the implementation of scalable test automation and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices to accelerate time-to-market.
• Champion "security-as-code" by integrating DevSecOps principles into the application development lifecycle.

Infrastructure & Automation Excellence:

• Optimize testing efficiency by leveraging cloud infrastructure and on-premise Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI).
• Utilize configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to maintain and monitor IT application architecture.
• Oversee the development of robust QA/QC automation frameworks, including Selenium and comprehensive API testing.

Project & Process Management:

• Direct the work of programs and units to ensure successful project execution using Agile frameworks.
• Drive constant process improvement by developing and documenting QA methodologies and coding standards.
• Manage project scope, resources, and budgets while proactively responding to stakeholder requests.

Team Development & Coaching:

• Directly supervise technical staff, providing continuous coaching and performance feedback to support career growth.
• Analyze staffing levels and talent strategy to ensure the team has the right skills to meet shifting technology needs.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and innovation through transparent communication.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and operational oversight to ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives. Responsibilities include supervising cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and supervising work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in application testing, quality assurance practices, and automation infrastructure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing people or projects.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience managing application lifecycles and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Considerations

• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and QA/QC automation.
• Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Ansible, Puppet/Chef) and API testing protocols.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure optimization across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Proven ability in troubleshooting and debugging complex software architecture.
• Ability to stay current with evolving software development technologies. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to use sound judgment. Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing.