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# Technology Lead | Reactive Programming | NodeJS

- **Company:** Ipolarity LLC
- **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Application Testing, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Github, Load Testing, Node.Js, Mockito, Salesforce.Com, Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, Chatbots, Postman, System Availability, Large Language Models, Backend, Playwright, Reactive Programming, Virtual Agents, Api Management, SDET
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usd693239d88b899dfee7fdaa978c7ad8b

## About the Role

Playwright/Selenium Automation Framework Development
API Testing (REST, Postman, Contract Testing, Mocking)
Conversational AI Testing (Voice & Chat Channels), IVR automation testing using tools like Cyara/Hammer
AI/LLM Testing and AI Agent Validation
CI/CD Integration (GitHub Actions)
Test Harness and Test Framework Design
Nice to Have Skills:
Healthcare / Insurance domain experience
Voice automation tools (Cyara, Hammer)
Contract testing and API mocking tools
Performance / Load testing
Salesforce / Cloud-based application testing
Experience mentoring engineers and driving quality strategy

## Description

Client is seeking a hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support Aetna's Conversational AI platform across Voice and Chat channels. The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing automation frameworks, test harnesses, and test strategies for AI-powered applications., Build and maintain Playwright/Selenium-based automation frameworks and test harnesses.
Develop automated tests for APIs, backend services, and end-to-end workflows.
Validate conversational AI experiences including voice/chat interactions, intent recognition, multi-turn conversations, and AI agent workflows.
Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines and support release quality activities.
Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and Engineering teams to define test coverage and quality standards.
Support AI/LLM testing, response validation, and overall platform reliability.
Minimum Years of Experience Required
8+ Years
Must Have Skills
Java and/or Node.js
Playwright/Selenium Automation Framework Development
API Testing (REST, Postman, Contract Testing)
Conversational AI Testing (Voice & Chat)
CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
Nice to Have Skills
AI/LLM Testing & AI Agent Validation
IVR testing using Cyara / Hammer
Contract Testing & API Mocking
Healthcare / Insurance Domain Experience
Performance & Load Testing
Minimum Years of Experience:
8+ years
Certifications Needed:
Not mandatory, Preferred: Playwright, Java, AWS/Cloud, AI Testing certifications (if available)
Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and execute:
Interview Process (Is face to face required?)
Virtual
Any additional information you would like to share about the project specs/nature of work:
Project Code: Caremark 2026 TnM Hartford Master 5 IQE


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