Senior Automation Engineer (Hands‑On)
Capgemini • New York, New York, United States
Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 / year
Role & seniority: Senior Automation Engineer; hands-on, builder role focused on automation design, development, and quality ownership (no people management).
Stack/tools: Java, Selenium; automation frameworks; API automation; CI/CD integration; code reviews; mentoring offshore automation engineers. Nice-to-haves: WebDriverIO, Playwright, Mabl; Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Build and evolve automation frameworks; write, debug, and run automated tests.
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Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines; support API and integration testing.
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Review code, mentor offshore engineers, establish standards, and transition testing ownership from vendors to internal teams.
Must-have skills
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8+ years in test automation or quality engineering.
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Strong hands-on Selenium + Java experience.
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Experience building or owning automation frameworks.
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Authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship).
Nice-to-haves
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WebDriverIO, Playwright, or Mabl.
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Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
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Background in Financial Services or Insurance.
Location & work type: United States; full-time role; no visa sponsorship.
Full Description
We are looking for a hands‑on Senior Automation Engineer who enjoys building automation frameworks, writing code, and taking ownership of quality outcomes. This is a builder role, not a governance or people‑management position. You’ll spend most of your time designing and developing automation solutions while also providing technical guidance to offshore teams and partnering closely with engineering and DevOps. If you’re a strong automation engineer who wants greater ownership, visibility, and leadership exposure, this is an excellent opportunity.
What You’ll Do Build and evolve automation frameworks using Java and Selenium Write, debug, and execute automated tests regularly Support API automation and integration testing Work with DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines Review code and mentor offshore automation engineers Establish automation standards and best practices Help transition testing ownership from vendors to internal teams
What We’re Looking For 8+ years in test automation or quality engineering Strong hands‑on Selenium + Java experience Experience building or owning automation frameworks Authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship)
Nice to Have WebDriverIO, Playwright, or Mabl Python or JavaScript/TypeScript Financial Services or Insurance background Base salary up to $115,000 + 20% annual bonus
About Capgemini
- Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
- Make it real | www.capgemini.com
Life at Capgemini
Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer
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Flexible work
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Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
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Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Paid parental leave
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Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
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Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
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Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
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Employee Resource Groups
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Disaster Relief