Automation Architect (AI & Agentic Systems)

Job Title: Automation Architect (AI & Agentic Systems)

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid-3 Days onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Job Description:

Client is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Automation Architect to lead the transformation of our quality engineering processes. In this role, you will spearhead the shift from traditional scripting to an AI-first, agentic automation ecosystem. You will design and implement cutting-edge architectures that leverage Generative AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create self-driving test suites. Your expertise will drive the adoption of Spec-Driven Development (SDD), enabling machine-readable specifications to autonomously generate and execute intelligent AI-driven tests.

Key Responsibilities

Framework Architecture & Strategy
Design and scale unified automation frameworks using Playwright and Robot Framework.
Architect and integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to bridge the gap between Large Language Models (LLMs) and local/remote testing environments.
Agentic Testing & Generative AI
Develop and deploy AI Agents capable of autonomously planning, executing, and self-healing tests by reasoning through DOM changes and application flows.
Implement Natural Language (NL) interfaces for web scraping and test generation, enabling non-technical stakeholders to describe automation goals in plain English.
Spec-Driven Development (SDD)
Establish Spec-Driven Development (SDD) as the primary workflow, ensuring formal specifications (e.g., OpenAPI, Markdown) serve as executable artifacts to prevent vibe coding and architectural drift.
Enable fail-first validation, where specifications act as a contract for both AI-generated code and human developers.
Advanced Web Automation
Build sophisticated web scraping applications using AI to navigate complex, dynamic UIs and extract structured data via natural language prompts.
Leverage the Playwright MCP server to enable AI agents to capture console logs, network traces, and accessibility data for deep debugging.

Required Technical Skills

Core Automation: Expert-level proficiency in Playwright (JS/TS or Python) and Robot Framework.
AI & Agents: Experience building agentic workflows using frameworks like LangChain, AutoGPT, or custom LLM-based agents.
Protocols & Standards: Deep understanding of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its client-server architecture.
Methodologies: Practical experience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD) (e.g., GitHub Spec-Kit or similar) and BDD/TDD.
Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and Python.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience deploying MCP servers in containerized environments like Kubernetes (GKE) or serverless platforms.
Proven track record of reducing test maintenance by over 50% through self-healing AI mechanisms.
Background in Natural Language Processing (NLP) for translating business requirements into technical test cases.

Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink''''s privacy policy.