Capgemini

Test Automation Lead (Playwright)

Capgemini$73K — $174K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years in Quality Assurance with 3+ years in automation leadership for enterprise applications.
  • Strong hands-on experience with UFT and Playwright for automation.
  • Expertise in Postman for API testing and automation scripting.
  • Experience with CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps or Jenkins.
  • Ability to stabilize automation suites through root-cause analysis.
  • Exposure to AI-driven automation tools and techniques.
  • Strong communication skills for client-facing interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the automation vision and delivery strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Define and govern automation standards and framework architecture.
  • Lead the development and stabilization of UI automation using UFT and Playwright.
  • Design and implement API automation strategies using Postman.
  • Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines for release readiness.
  • Scale AI-assisted automation practices for improved efficiency.
  • Serve as the onshore lead, communicating with stakeholders and guiding offshore teams.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k) or RRSP.
  • Life and disability insurance provided.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
  • Additional benefits per local policy and eligibility.
Full Job Description
Location

This is an onsite role based in Orlando, FL.

About the job you're considering

We are seeking a high-impact Quality Automation Lead to own and drive end-to-end automation strategy, delivery, and modernization for complex enterprise applications. This is an onshore, client-facing role based in Orlando, requiring a hands-on technical leader who can influence stakeholders, lead hybrid delivery teams, and deliver measurable quality outcomes.
The ideal candidate is a builder and thought leader who challenges traditional testing models, establishes modern automation standards across UI, API, and pipelines, and leverages AI-enabled automation to improve productivity, stability, and coverage at scale.

Your role

  • Own and execute the end-to-end automation vision, roadmap, and delivery strategy aligned to business goals and release timelines.
  • Define, implement, and govern automation standards, including framework architecture, coding practices, reusability, reporting, and quality metrics.
  • Lead hands-on development and stabilization of UI automation using UFT and Playwright, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and business-critical coverage.
  • Design and drive API automation using Postman, including scripting, regression packs, quality gates, and pipeline integration.
  • Integrate all automation suites into CI/CD pipelines, establishing clear entry/exit criteria and actionable release readiness signals.
  • Introduce and scale AI-assisted automation practices to improve scripting efficiency, test maintenance, and execution speed.
  • Act as the onshore automation lead for client stakeholders, providing clear communication on strategy, risks, progress, and outcomes while guiding offshore teams.


Your skills and experience

  • 9+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years leading automation delivery in enterprise environments.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in UFT, Playwright (preferred for modern web automation), and structured framework design.
  • Proven experience with Postman for API testing, scripting, and automation enablement.
  • Solid experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins and Git-based version control.
  • Demonstrated ability to stabilize flaky automation suites through root-cause analysis and reliability improvements.
  • Exposure to AI/GenAI-enabled automation, such as Copilot-assisted scripting or AI-driven test generation and maintenance.
  • Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.


The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $73,150 - $174,000.

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

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and operates in over 50 countries. Capgemini provides a range of services including strategy and transformation, application services, technology services, and engineering services. The company serves clients in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and retail.
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