Lead Automation Engineer/SDET
US Tech Solutions • Menlo Park, California, United States
Role & seniority: Lead Automation Engineer / SDET (6-month contract)
Stack/tools: Selenium-based UI/integration automation; advanced JavaScript; test tooling and infrastructure; UI, APIs, and test infra; PHP or Hack is a plus
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain robust UI and integration automation frameworks
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Develop test tools, APIs, and end-to-end automation for long-term product stability
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Identify ambiguous quality problems and architect sustainable automation solutions; evolve frameworks for scale and maintainability
Must-have skills
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6+ years in software test automation (UI and/or integration)
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Strong experience building automation frameworks using Selenium
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Expert-level JavaScript (demonstrated on resume)
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Self-driven with a strong engineering mindset and ownership of quality
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Technical degree or equivalent experience
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with PHP or Hack
Location & work type
- Location not specified; 6-month contract period; details to be provided by recruiter (Karan Madan, karanm@ustechsolutionsinc.com)
Full Description
Duration: 6 months
Job Summary
- We’re looking for a Lead Automation Engineer/SDET who enjoys building automation systems end-to-end—not just writing tests but designing frameworks that scale and last.
- This role is ideal for someone who thinks like a developer, owns quality deeply, and is comfortable working across UI, APIs, and test infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust UI and integration automation frameworks
- Develop test tools, APIs, and E2E automation that support long-term product stability
- Identify ambiguous quality problems and architect sustainable automation solutions
- Partner cross-functionally to support experimentation, rollout, and product changes
- Continuously evolve test frameworks to support scale and maintainability
Experience Lead Automation Engineer/SDET only (hands-on automation and tooling experience required). 6+ years of experience in software test automation (UI and/or integration) Strong experience building automation frameworks using Selenium Expert-level JavaScript experience (must be evident on the resume) Experience with PHP or Hack is a plus (not mandatory) Self-driven, independent learner with a strong engineering mindset
Skills UI automation frameworks Automation infrastructure and tooling (Selenium) Advanced JavaScript Strong ownership mindset toward quality and maintainability
Education
- Technical Degree or Equivalent exp.
About US Tech Solutions
- US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details
- Karan Madan
- karanm@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal ID: 26-01333
