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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Automation Engineer - **Company:** The ADT Corporation - **Location:** Blue Bell, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $64,000.0 - $96,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Ruby, Selenium, Software Engineering, Git, Information Technology, Production Code, Software Version Control, Api Management - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b68a2428fbdf01d ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * 0-2 years of relevant software development or test automation experience, gained through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional roles * Basic proficiency in Java or Python * Familiarity with: + Writing and reading code + Version control systems (e.g. Git) + Automated testing concepts * Willingness and ability to learn debugging, CI pipelines, and test frameworks Preferred Qualifications: * Exposure to automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, REST, Push API testing) * Internship or academic experience writing automated tests * Familiarity with CI/CD concepts * Experience with Ruby programming language * Interest in AI-assisted development and automation * Curiosity about how large systems are built, tested, and deployed ## Description Blue Bell, PA or Boca Raton, FL: This role is primarily remote. Candidates should reside within commuting distance of their assigned office and be available to work onsite as needed. Employees are welcome to work onsite more frequently if desired. Please note that this role may transition to a hybrid work model in the future. Irving, TX: Hybrid schedule - onsite a minimum of four days per week, with one remote day. Five days onsite may be required based on business needs. What You'll Do: This is an entry-level engineering role focused on developing and maintaining automated tests as production-quality code. You'll work alongside experienced Quality Engineers and Software Engineers, gaining hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks, CI/CD practices, and AI-assisted development tools. Test Automation Development * Write and maintain automated tests for APIs, services, and user workflows under guidance from senior engineers * Contribute code to existing Automated Test Frameworks (ATF) * Help build and execute smoke and regression test suites as part of CI/CD * Debug test failures and identify whether issues stem from test code, product defects, or environment instability * Manage system hardware and ensure it remains in a testable state AI-Assisted Testing * Use AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor) to: + Generate test plans + Assist with writing assertions and test flows + Help repair broken tests * Review and refine AI-generated code with guidance to ensure quality and correctness * Improve processes where possible through AI integration Quality Engineering & Collaboration * Partner with developers to understand features and expected behavior * Participate in code reviews for test automation * Learn how to think about testability, coverage, and quality risk * Develop tools as needed to support manual and automated testing efforts * Progress from guided contributor to independent ownership of automation areas or test suites ## Related Videos - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Back to the Roots: Testing in the Age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100021-back-to-the-roots-testing-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Coroutine explained yet again 60 years later](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/690-coroutine-explained-yet-again-60-years-later) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)