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Ben McCormick

Recruiting Team Lead at IDR, Inc.
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Automation Architect
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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TERMS: contract
START DATE: 7/1/25

IDR is seeking an Automation Architect to join one of our top clients onsite in Chicago, IL. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced test automation leader to build and scale enterprise automation frameworks using modern open-source tools.

Position Overview / Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and maintenance of robust test automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, and Helenium

  • Automate REST APIs and web services testing, including Google Gemini LLM API and Azure OpenAI

  • Integrate automation within CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Docker

  • Use enterprise DevOps tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket, and DataDog for monitoring and automation workflows

  • Collaborate with Agile teams to drive shift-left testing and continuous test improvements

  • Develop, maintain, and execute automation test scripts with TestNG and Maven

  • Create comprehensive test reports using Extent Reports and manage test execution with JIRA and Zephyr

  • Work closely with developers, analysts, and product teams to ensure robust, scalable, and reliable test coverage

  • Perform time and cost estimation for automation projects and propose innovative testing strategies

Required Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience in test automation with advanced scripting in Java

  • Strong expertise in Playwright or equivalent open-source automation frameworks

  • Proficiency in REST API testing and automation

  • Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions

  • Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS and tools like DataDog

  • Experience with PostgreSQL databases and reporting tools like Log4j

  • Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and test management using JIRA/Zephyr

  • Strong communication and leadership skills in high-velocity development environments

What’s in it for you?

  • Long-term, onsite opportunity in a visible leadership role

  • Work with cutting-edge automation technologies in an enterprise Agile environment

  • Join a collaborative team with a passion for engineering excellence

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

Why IDR?

  • 25+ years of proven industry experience in 4 major markets

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row

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