Automation Lead

Akkodis is seeking an Automation Lead for a Contract with a client in Tampa, FL. The candidate must have deep expertise in leading enterprise-wide automation strategy and framework engineering.

Rate Range: $43/hour to $46/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Automation Lead Job Responsibilities Include

• Lead the definition and execution of enterprise‑wide automation strategy, setting standards, governance, and long‑term quality engineering direction.
• Architect scalable and reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, and database layers while ensuring seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate automation feasibility, prioritize coverage based on risk, and adopt AI‑driven testing capabilities such as predictive analytics and self‑healing scripts.
• Mentor engineering teams by reviewing code, uplifting automation practices, and guiding adoption of advanced tooling and intelligent test execution methods.
• Collaborate closely with product, development, DevOps, and SRE teams to embed shift‑left quality, optimize test data, and stabilize execution environments.
• Analyze failures through root‑cause investigation and drive defect resolution while maintaining dashboards, metrics, and evidence required for release readiness.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in automation engineering, test architecture, and enterprise‑level quality engineering leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing automation frameworks, integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines, and applying AI‑driven testing methods.
• Proven ability to lead automation transformation initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with product, DevOps, and QA stakeholders to uplift quality practices.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $43.00 to $46.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.