Test Automation Architect (Selenium & Playwright)
Job Description
Job Title: Test Automation Architect (Selenium & Playwright)
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Location: Ankeny, IA 50021
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Work Arrangement: Onsite
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Employment Type: Contract
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Duration: 12 months
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Domain: Retail Technology
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Pay Rate: $50.00/hr W2 | $60.00/hr C2C
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Application Deadline: Nov 30th 2026
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SKILLS REQUIRED
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Primary (Must-Have):
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• Automation Architecture & Framework Design
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• Selenium | Playwright | Java | TypeScript
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• Retail Domain Expertise
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• Automation Proof of Concept (POC) Development
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• AI / AI-Enabled Application Testing
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• Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Management
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Secondary (Good to Have):
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• SAP Hybris
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• IBM WebSphere Commerce (WCS)
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• Salesforce Commerce Cloud / Demandware
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• eCommerce Platform Integration Testing
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POSITION OVERVIEW
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Seeking a senior Automation Architect to lead the end-to-end automation strategy, framework design, and proof-of-concept development for a large-scale retail technology enterprise. Reporting to the Quality Engineering Leadership team, the successful candidate will solve complex test automation challenges, integrate validation protocols for emerging AI-driven applications, and drive overall quality across Agile software delivery streams.
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade test automation frameworks and strategies across retail software platforms.
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• Develop and execute automation Proofs of Concept (POCs) to evaluate new testing tools, frameworks, and AI application validation methods.
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• Lead daily automation engineering initiatives using Selenium and Playwright integrated with Java and TypeScript environments.
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• Perform comprehensive validation and risk testing for AI and AI-enabled retail tech applications.
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• Provide technical leadership, architectural oversight, and mentoring to automation engineers within Agile delivery teams.
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BENEFITS
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Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
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EEOC Compliance:
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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DISCLAIMER
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AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.