Automation Jobs in Tampa, FL
Automation jobs in Tampa are concentrated in the Westshore Business District, East Tampa's industrial corridors, and the Port Tampa Bay area, with strong demand across manufacturing, logistics, and defense contracting employers like Citi, JPMorganChase, and LMI. Openings range from controls technicians and PLC programmers to robotics engineers and systems integrators. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Overview
The role is a hands-on Test Automation Lead with a strong track record delivering scalable test automation in large, complex country transformation programs. you will help manage the team’s central automation team, providing technical leadership whilst partnering with functional testers and delivery teams across front, middle, and back-office applications. You will need strong experience in automation strategy, a deep understanding of modern test tooling and frameworks (including GenAI use cases) and are comfortable operating across cloud-native and on-prem environments and Test Data Management. You will be responsible for managing multiple talented test engineering teams across various regions, applications and business lines collaborating with development, business analysts, product and operations teams, delivering high-quality releases using best in class test automation engineering practices and tools.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate directly with Agile Development teams, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure quality in Agile Sprints leading to UAT/E2E Testing Phase
- Drive day-to-day agile executions by leading a team of Agile Test Engineers, to deliver minimal viable product releases.
- Participate in agile backlog grooming sessions, daily scrum calls, epics/user story’s creation, and implementing the creation and automation of test scripts.
- Implement continuous testing strategy by integrating automated test scripts in CI/CD DevOps pipelines.
- Design, implement, and maintain a modular, reusable test automation framework centered on Selenium , UFT, Postman , SoapUI and Java Test Suite (incl. test automation, orchestrations, and GenAI-assisted test generation/analysis). Integrate API, UI, data, and workflow automation to validate complex cross-application processes and data lineage.
- Proficiency in implementing high-quality test data management (TDM) solutions.
- Collaborate with DevOps & Test Env Management (TEM) teams to establish agile test environments.
- Collaborate with Agile release Train Engineers to implement continuous integrated releases into production
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 10+ years’ experience and proven track record leading global, multi-region testing/QE teams (onshore/offshore models), including managing both direct employees and vendor/contractor resources.
- Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years’ experience and demonstrated success driving large-scale test automation transformations - measurably increasing automation coverage, reducing regression cycle times, and reducing manual testing effort/backlog.
- Hands-on experience (current or recent) with modern test automation frameworks and approaches, such as: BDD frameworks: Cucumber/Gherkin UI/API automation: Playwright (TypeScript), Selenium Test management platforms: Zephyr, Octane, or equivalent enterprise test management tooling CI/CD and test execution infrastructure at scale (e.g., FAST or equivalent internal test-runner/dashboarding platforms)
- Direct experience piloting or scaling GenAI/AI-based tooling in a software development or testing context - e.g., AI-assisted test generation, AI code/test review copilots, agentic coding/testing platforms, or AI-powered defect triage - with the ability to speak credibly and technically to these solutions
- Highly experienced in setting up Agile Quality engineering teams and possess Agile & Quality related certifications like CSTE, CSQA, ISTQB, SAFE Agile Certification etc.
- Strong technical skills, both functional and non-functional testing, manual and automation in waterfall, incremental and agile methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in Web & API Test Automation.
- Highly proficient in automating ETL Testing processes in various RDBMS.
- Advocate of Quality Engineering process, continuous Improvement and industry recognized best practices.
- Experience with Continuous Integration Testing in DevOps pipeline.
Skills & Qualifications
- Expertise in Automation at all layers, Selenium with Java-BDD Framework, REST API testing, SQL/Oracle, and Junit Testing Frameworks.
- Experience with at least one Scripting language – Unix/Linux Shell, VBScript , Python.
- Managed Test Support Services like Test Data Management, Service Virtualization, and Test Environment Management.
- Should have experience in designing and developing advanced Test Automation Frameworks.
- Experience in DevOps TeamCity/Jenkins, Postman, Bit Bucket, JIRA etc.
- Experience in Cloud native testing in scalable and dynamic containerized environments.
- Must have good experience in testing Microservices in Cloud Environments.
- Experience in chaos test engineering techniques.
What We Offer
Join a global quality engineering organization at the center of Citi's technology transformation, where your leadership shapes how automation and AI are applied across mission-critical platforms.
- Lead automation strategy for complex, multi-region transformation programs spanning front, middle, and back office systems.
- Shape how GenAI and modern automation tooling are adopted across a global quality engineering function.
- Work in a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.
- Access structured learning and development programs to deepen your technical and leadership expertise.
- Benefit from financial wellbeing programs, including retirement planning and health coverage.
- Collaborate with teams across regions and business lines, building your network within a global organization.
Lead Citi's next chapter in test automation and apply today.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
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Time Type:
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Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$130,880.00 - $196,320.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 05, 2026-
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Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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Automation Jobs in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a automation job in Tampa?
Automation roles in Tampa cluster around the Westshore and Crosstown corridors, the Port Tampa Bay industrial zone, and the defense and aerospace suppliers in East Tampa. Manufacturers, logistics hubs, and utilities hire most heavily here. Candidates who hold hands-on PLC or SCADA experience, hold a FANUC or Allen-Bradley certification, or have worked in a regulated industry like defense or utilities stand out in Tampa's market.
Which companies hire automations in Tampa?
Companies currently hiring automations in Tampa include Citi, JPMorganChase, and LMI, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tampa's hiring base leans toward large manufacturers, port-side logistics operators, defense contractors, and utility providers, all of which maintain ongoing automation headcount.
Are there remote automation jobs in Tampa?
Yes, though opportunities vary by specialty since most automation work is hands-on and tied to physical equipment or production floors. About 74% of automation openings tied to Tampa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand in certain roles. In Tampa, remote options appear most often in controls programming, systems design, and project management rather than field technician or commissioning roles.
How can I get a automation job in Tampa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Tampa is a controls or instrumentation technician role with a local manufacturer or utility, where employers often hire based on vocational training rather than a four-year degree. Hillsborough Community College's engineering technology programs feed directly into Tampa area employers. Entry-level positions in machine operation, quality inspection, or electrical maintenance frequently serve as a bridge into dedicated automation roles at Tampa's industrial facilities.
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