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Senior level lead automation engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of automation architecture, testing strategy, and the cross-functional teams that deliver results at scale. Opportunities cover 38% remote and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, with employers like Jabil, Form Energy, and Cisco hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Dasharatham from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Lead Automation Tester (In-Person Interview) position with our client.
TITLE: Lead Automation Tester (In-Person Interview)
LOCATION: Albany, New York
DURATION: 30 Months
CLIENT: NY State - NYS Department of Labor
JOB ID: SLG - 26 - 12581
RESPOND BY: 11/20/26 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
The position is in support (testing) of the UISIm project, a multi-year program effort to redesign, implement, and test business process improvements for the Department of Labor's customers, partners, and internal staff. UISIm replaces the 40+ year old Unemployment Insurance (UI) legacy computer systems and manual procedures with a new and improved integrated computer system.
DUTIES
- Design and develop the following test artifacts:
- Test Strategy document detailing how quality will be infused throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
- Test Scenarios/Test Cases (business entities/objects and their relationships)
- Traceability matrix outlining the correlation between the requirements (functional & Non functional requirements), business rules, use cases, batches, interfaces, correspondences, reports and corresponding test scenarios, test cases.
- Functional Test Plan describing the who, what, where, how, and why each business function will be tested
- User Acceptance Test plan detailing entrance and exit criteria; including users in the process of decision-making re. testing specific business scenarios
- Specific activities include:
- Create simple to complex SQL queries to verify tables are correctly populated
- Participate in meetings with Business Analysts, Developers, and Architects in understanding requirements
- Analyze Business and Technical requirements, identifying test scenarios based on business process
- Create and Execute functional test cases
- Work with data management to acquire test data. Where required, identify the test data by executing the SQL queries or create the test data through the application.
- Create automation scripts using Selenium.
- Review Release Notes with each build for accuracy and completeness
- Analyze test case failures; clearly and concisely report defects using QMC designated testing tool set, which includes OpenText Application Quality Management (formerly Microfocus/HP ALM/QC) JIRA, Selenium and SoapUI/PostMan.
- Create test execution summary report and communicate results to manager and project team
- Coordinate all test artifacts in common test location in QMC designated testing tool set for version control
- Re-test defects as assigned, following defect management process
- Validate each screen with web accessibility compliance tool for American Disabilities Act compliance
- Create and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium framework
- Conduct automation testing and guide automation team members in the automation of test cases using Selenium tool set.
- Create, maintain, and troubleshoot automation testing script, which could be using knowledge of JAVA, SQL, Selenium language
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience (8+ Years)
- Conducts automated and manual tests to ensure that the software created/upgraded performs as necessary and meets the user requirements. Develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for application teams. Understands the view of applications and/or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence.
REQUIREMENTS
- This is an 100% Onsite
- 60 months of experience as a lead tester, writing/executing/managing/creating Test Scenarios/Test Cases, Traceability matrix, Functional Test Plan, User Acceptance Test plan using industry-standard management platforms (e.g. JIRA, HP ALM/QC, or OpenText ALM).
- 60 months of experience in designing, building, and maintaining Page Object Model (POM) or hybrid test automation frameworks, Selenium WebDriver, Java, J2EE, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Eclipse IDE.
- 60 months of experience writing complex SQL queries to validate correct back-end data processing and creating test data.
- 48 months of experience using GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, and familiar with CI/CD processes.
- 48 months of experience testing web services in a SOA environment including functional and performance testing using Jmeter/SoapUI/PostMan.
- 24 months of experience performing Web Accessibility validation testing in compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA/American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines using automated tools (e.g., xe Dev tools, WAVE) AND screen reader software.
- Resume
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
INTRODUCTION
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Dasharatham from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Lead Automation Tester (In-Person Interview) position with our client.
TITLE: Lead Automation Tester (In-Person Interview)
LOCATION: Albany, New York
DURATION: 30 Months
CLIENT: NY State - NYS Department of Labor
JOB ID: SLG - 26 - 12581
RESPOND BY: 11/20/26 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
The position is in support (testing) of the UISIm project, a multi-year program effort to redesign, implement, and test business process improvements for the Department of Labor's customers, partners, and internal staff. UISIm replaces the 40+ year old Unemployment Insurance (UI) legacy computer systems and manual procedures with a new and improved integrated computer system.
DUTIES
- Design and develop the following test artifacts:
- Test Strategy document detailing how quality will be infused throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
- Test Scenarios/Test Cases (business entities/objects and their relationships)
- Traceability matrix outlining the correlation between the requirements (functional & Non functional requirements), business rules, use cases, batches, interfaces, correspondences, reports and corresponding test scenarios, test cases.
- Functional Test Plan describing the who, what, where, how, and why each business function will be tested
- User Acceptance Test plan detailing entrance and exit criteria; including users in the process of decision-making re. testing specific business scenarios
- Specific activities include:
- Create simple to complex SQL queries to verify tables are correctly populated
- Participate in meetings with Business Analysts, Developers, and Architects in understanding requirements
- Analyze Business and Technical requirements, identifying test scenarios based on business process
- Create and Execute functional test cases
- Work with data management to acquire test data. Where required, identify the test data by executing the SQL queries or create the test data through the application.
- Create automation scripts using Selenium.
- Review Release Notes with each build for accuracy and completeness
- Analyze test case failures; clearly and concisely report defects using QMC designated testing tool set, which includes OpenText Application Quality Management (formerly Microfocus/HP ALM/QC) JIRA, Selenium and SoapUI/PostMan.
- Create test execution summary report and communicate results to manager and project team
- Coordinate all test artifacts in common test location in QMC designated testing tool set for version control
- Re-test defects as assigned, following defect management process
- Validate each screen with web accessibility compliance tool for American Disabilities Act compliance
- Create and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium framework
- Conduct automation testing and guide automation team members in the automation of test cases using Selenium tool set.
- Create, maintain, and troubleshoot automation testing script, which could be using knowledge of JAVA, SQL, Selenium language
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience (8+ Years)
- Conducts automated and manual tests to ensure that the software created/upgraded performs as necessary and meets the user requirements. Develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for application teams. Understands the view of applications and/or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence.
REQUIREMENTS
- This is an 100% Onsite
- 60 months of experience as a lead tester, writing/executing/managing/creating Test Scenarios/Test Cases, Traceability matrix, Functional Test Plan, User Acceptance Test plan using industry-standard management platforms (e.g. JIRA, HP ALM/QC, or OpenText ALM).
- 60 months of experience in designing, building, and maintaining Page Object Model (POM) or hybrid test automation frameworks, Selenium WebDriver, Java, J2EE, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Eclipse IDE.
- 60 months of experience writing complex SQL queries to validate correct back-end data processing and creating test data.
- 48 months of experience using GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, and familiar with CI/CD processes.
- 48 months of experience testing web services in a SOA environment including functional and performance testing using Jmeter/SoapUI/PostMan.
- 24 months of experience performing Web Accessibility validation testing in compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA/American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines using automated tools (e.g., xe Dev tools, WAVE) AND screen reader software.
- Resume
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
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Senior Level Lead Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lead automation engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned automation frameworks end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set technical direction, mentored junior engineers, and driven measurable quality improvements across a full product lifecycle gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates also show cross-functional influence, connecting automation strategy to broader engineering and release goals.
Which companies hire senior level lead automation engineers?
Companies hiring senior level lead automation engineers right now include Jabil, Form Energy, and Cisco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in organizations with large-scale engineering operations, complex release pipelines, or dedicated quality engineering functions where automation leadership has direct impact on delivery.
Are there remote senior level lead automation engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 38% of senior level lead automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced automation leaders who can operate independently and lead distributed teams without on-site oversight.
What makes a lead automation engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level engineers build and maintain automation within defined boundaries, senior lead automation engineers set the framework strategy, evaluate tooling decisions, establish standards across teams, and mentor engineers who execute day-to-day. They are accountable for the health of the entire automation program, not just individual test suites.
Which industries hire the most senior level lead automation engineers?
Senior Level lead automation engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-volume software delivery pipelines where mature automation leadership directly reduces release risk and accelerates product cycles.