Lead Automation​/Framework Engineer

Job Category: Engineer

Job Type: Onsite

Job Location: McLean Virginia

Compensation: Depends on Experience

W2: W2-Contract Only;
Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.

Eligible Visa: GC GC-EAD H4 EAD L2S U.S. Citizen (USC)

This position is open only to candidates authorized to work in the United States under the following visa categories:
H4-EAD, Green Card Holder, GC-EAD, U.S. Citizen, L2s, L2-EAD. No other visa types are eligible for this role.

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Automation / Framework Engineer with 12+ years of experience to drive, design, and enhance automation testing for the client’s new internal platform and enterprise applications
.

This role requires a strong balance of technical leadership and hands‑on automation development
, with an expected 50/50 split between leading teams and writing automation scripts
. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building robust automation frameworks, improving test quality, and guiding teams toward modern, scalable testing practices.

• Lead and own automation strategy, framework design, and implementation across applications.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.
• Write and maintain hands‑on automation scripts using C#, .NET, and Java.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to integrate automation into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Drive test automation execution using Azure Dev Ops, including pipelines, test plans, and reporting.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews for automation engineers.
• Define and enforce automation best practices, coding standards, and quality metrics.
• Leverage Generative AI tools to improve test coverage, script creation, and test optimization.
• Analyze test results, identify gaps, and continuously improve test effectiveness.
• Ensure automation solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.

• 12+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong expertise in Selenium and Playwright for UI automation.
• Hands‑on experience with C# / .NET and Java.
• Solid experience working with Azure Dev Ops for CI/CD, test management, and reporting.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining custom automation frameworks.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands‑on development (50/50 role).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

• Experience testing enterprise‑scale platforms and applications.
• Exposure to or hands‑on experience with Generative AI in test automation.
• Experience with API and performance testing is a plus.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring automation teams.