Senior Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Location: New York City, NY Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 6 Months Contract with Possible extension
Top 3 Skills:
1. Strong Technical skills (key areas: Selenium, MABL, Playwright)
2. Strong Communication skills
3. Team leadership skills
Is there opportunity for this to go FT: Potential to convert Yes

Years of experience Required: Minimum of 8 years of experience in test automation and quality engineering. Manager would prefer 10 yrs
Work Hours: Work hours would be 9am-5pm but can be negotiated (ex. 8am-4pm)
Deal Breaker: Strong experience is common among candidates, but inability to communicate effectively is a disqualifier.

Overview
Join a dynamic team at Client , contributing to innovative technology initiatives including Generative AI and digital transformation. This temporary role is ideal for a seasoned automation engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality engineering.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript), Selenium (Java), Appium, Cypress, and other tools.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts in Java, JavaScript, and C#.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Conduct performance testing and infrastructure support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive resolution of issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team leadership.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to report progress, risks, and quality metrics.
• Support manual testing and articulate complex requirements for test case creation.

Required Qualifications
• 8 years of experience in test automation and quality engineering.
• Strong experience with Playwright (TypeScript), Selenium (Java), and integration testing.
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience.
• Solid programming skills in Java, JavaScript, and C#.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline integration.
• Strong manual testing and API testing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in life insurance, finance, or related industries.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS) and cloud-native tools.
• Experience with Browserstack or similar cloud services.
• Strong soft skills and ability to mentor within a POD structure.
• Experience with low code solutions such as TOSCA and MABL

Interview Process
• 1st Round: Microsoft Teams Interview
• 2nd Round: Microsoft Teams Interview
• 3rd Round: Possible working session (In Person interview (This will be an in person screening with potential of a working session)

Team & Culture
• POD structure with 4-5 POD leaders and general testers.
• Client on leadership, mentorship, and communication.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation.

Additional Notes
• Candidates may be asked to perform tasks outside the regular scope of the role, particularly in leadership and mentorship capacities.