job summary: We are seeking a high-caliber Principal SDET & Automation Architect to lead the evolution of our quality engineering ecosystem for a premier enterprise client in the Washington, D.C. area. This is a technical leadership role designed for a "full-stack" automation expert with over 10 years of experience who can bridge the gap between software development, cloud infrastructure, and quality assurance. You will be responsible for architecting sophisticated multi-platform frameworks covering Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), API, and legacy Mainframe systems, while pioneering the integration of AI-driven development tools like GitHub Copilot and Codium into our CI/CD pipelines. This role is pivotal in driving a "shift-left" culture, ensuring PCI compliance and ADA accessibility, and mentoring engineering teams to maintain world-class software standards. location: Washington, Washington, D.C. job type: Contract salary: $50 - 58 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Framework Architecture: Design, build, and enhance end-to-end automation frameworks for Web, Mobile, and API platforms using Selenium, Appium, and Rest Assured. Pipeline Integration: Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to integrate AI insights and automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines, including managing cloud infrastructure for APK/IPA file handling. Custom Reporting: Develop and host advanced HTML-based reporting dashboards using Kibana, BDD graphs, and dynamic data visualization to provide real-time quality insights. Security & Compliance: Ensure all digital channels (Dotcom and Mobile) are compliant with PCI vulnerability standards and ADA accessibility requirements. Cross-Functional Leadership: Promote "shift-left" testing methodologies by training development teams on automation best practices and providing high-level technical guidance. Full-Stack Validation: Execute complex testing across diverse environments, including UAT, AVD, and PVT, while validating data integrity through SQL queries and stored procedures. qualifications: 10+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in Automation Testing with mastery of Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Appium, and Webdriver IO. Advanced Java Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Java (multi-threading, POJO) and JavaScript scripting. Mobile Expertise: Deep hands-on experience in Mobile automation (Android/iOS) using XCUITest, XCTest, and debugging via Charles Proxy. API & Backend Proficiency: Extensive experience with Rest Assured (JSON/GSON), RESTful protocols, SQL Server, and Mainframe testing. Cloud & AI Tools: Working knowledge of AWS applications and hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot or Codium (qodo) for code optimization. Specialized Testing: Familiarity with ADA cross-environment validation and PCI security protocols within e-commerce or enterprise environments. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.