Automation Test Lead

Capgemini Engineering; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering, a leader in engineering services, seeks an experienced Test Lead to direct testing across multiple projects from Spring, Texas onsite. You will drive automation initiatives, define strategies, and oversee test execution while mentoring QA and Automation Engineers.

You will manage GitHub repositories and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins, ensuring high-quality software deliveries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in test management including strategy, planning, execution, and release sign-off.
• Hands-on automation using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or Cypress.
• API testing with Postman, REST Assured, and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing activities, including test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, reporting, and release sign-offs.
• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing frameworks and test suites for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Drive test automation adoption to improve test coverage, efficiency, and overall software quality.
• Manage GitHub repositories and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
• Support build validation, deployment testing, release management, and continuous integration initiatives.
• Lead and mentor QA and Automation Engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, training, and resource planning.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and project managers to ensure quality objectives and project deliverables are met.
• Monitor testing metrics, perform root cause analysis, ensure compliance with QA standards, and drive continuous process improvements across testing and release cycles.

Skills

Test management

Automation testing

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

API testing

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Team leadership

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

REST Assured

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Location

This is an onsite role located in Spring, Texas.

About the job you're considering

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to lead testing activities across multiple projects and drive automation testing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in test automation, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, quality assurance processes, and team leadership. The role involves defining testing strategies, overseeing test execution, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Your role

• Lead end-to-end testing activities, including test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, reporting, and release sign-offs.
• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing frameworks and test suites for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Drive test automation adoption to improve test coverage, efficiency, and overall software quality.
• Manage GitHub repositories and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
• Support build validation, deployment testing, release management, and continuous integration initiatives.
• Lead and mentor QA and Automation Engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, training, and resource planning.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and project managers to ensure quality objectives and project deliverables are met.
• Monitor testing metrics, perform root cause analysis, ensure compliance with QA standards, and drive continuous process improvements across testing and release cycles.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in test management, including test strategy, test planning, estimation, execution, defect management, and release sign-off.
• Hands-on expertise in test automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency in API testing using Postman, REST Assured, and integration testing methodologies.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks and automated test suites.
• Strong knowledge of GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins.
• Proven ability to lead functional, regression, integration, system testing, and UAT support activities in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Demonstrated team leadership and stakeholder management skills, including mentoring QA teams, conducting code reviews, resource planning, and driving continuous quality improvements.

Nice to have

• Experience leading distributed onshore/offshore testing teams.
• Experience with Azure or AWS environments.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise application testing.