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# Automation Engineer - Python, Selenium, Playwright

- **Company:** CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $62,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Selenium, Web Applications, Backend, Playwright, Api Management
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FD919E2C4510432797AF0867B5245E97/job/

## About the Role

* We are looking for a highly capable Automation Engineer, with no less than 4 years of experience, who can independently drive automation testing activities across web applications, APIs, and backend systems.

 * Strong automation framework development skills

 * Experience working in Agile environment

 * Ability to contribute with minimal supervision from day one

 * Strong mindset of quality

 * Capable of designing scalable automation solutions and improving test coverage

 * Experience supporting CI/CD driven quality engineering practices

 * 4-8 years of BT/QA Automation experience

 * Strong Python and Playwright expertise

 * Hands on Selenium framework experience

 * Strong SQL and API testing skills

 * CI/CD integration experience

 * Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

 * Healthcare/Insurance domain experience preferred

 * Framework design experience strongly preferred, * Python
 * Quality assurance
 * Selenium
 * SQL
 * Test Analysis

## Description

We're growing rapidly and are looking for an Automation Engineer who excels in Python, Selenium Automation and Playwright Automation.

This role is open to candidates living in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Louisiana.

We're a close-knit team that has access to global resources. You'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of industries, technologies, and geographies, all while enjoying the personal touch that our local operating approach offers.

Growth at CGI is driven by your goals, so if you're looking for an inclusive place where you're empowered to chart your own path, then we'd love to meet you.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Growth & Development

 * Clear career progression with access to leadership mentoring and professional development programs.

Collaborative Team Environment

 * Join a team of seasoned professionals who value knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration.

 * A culture that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning.

Future Responsibilities

 * Independently drive automation testing activities across web applications, APIs, and backend systems.

 * Design scalable automation solutions, improve test coverage, and support CI/CD driven quality engineering practices


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