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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Test Engineer - **Company:** QUALITEST - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Software Debugging, Github, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, E2e Testing, Selenium, Systems Integration, Test Data, TypeScript, Web Applications, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cypress (Programming Language), Playwright, Data Management, Virtual Agents, Jenkins, Databricks - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fbeea4c6d8c0cb96 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web applications?, * 3-5 years of experience in QA automation, test automation, or quality engineering. * Strong experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar. * Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#. * Experience testing web applications, APIs, and integrated enterprise systems. * Strong database knowledge and API validation experience. * Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools. * Strong understanding of Agile delivery, SDLC, and modern quality engineering practices. Critical Skills * Strong business acumen with the ability to align testing priorities to operational risk, compliance, and customer value. * Ability to identify meaningful business impacts and communicate technical issues clearly to stakeholders. * Experience using AI-assisted tools for automation, debugging, test generation, and productivity improvement. * Understanding of AI governance, traceability, maintainability, and responsible usage. * Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Python, Databricks, AI-developed automation scripting, or Agentic AI. * Familiarity with AI-based testing platforms, intelligent test optimization, and prompt-driven testing workflows. ## Description * Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. * Develop reusable and maintainable automation assets that support continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines. * Create automated tests that validate both technical functionality and business-critical workflows. * Drive shift-left and in-sprint automation practices to improve release quality and reduce production defects. * Establish automation standards, coding practices, and scalable framework designs. Business & Product Alignment * Translate business requirements, customer journeys, and acceptance criteria into risk-based testing strategies. * Understand customer impact, operational dependencies, compliance needs, and business value behind features. * Prioritize automation efforts based on business risk, user impact, and production importance. * Partner with product managers, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to identify critical scenarios, dependencies, and edge cases. * Evaluate quality through business outcomes, operational continuity, and user trust, not only pass/fail results. * Communicate technical quality indicators and business risk during release readiness discussions. AI-Enabled Quality Engineering * Use AI tools to improve test generation, defect analysis, test data management, traceability, and automation efficiency. * Leverage AI-assisted workflows to identify coverage gaps, optimize low-value tests, detect ambiguous requirements, and predict failure points earlier in the SDLC. * Evaluate AI-driven solutions such as self-healing automation, anomaly detection, intelligent regression selection, and automated defect triage. * Ensure AI-generated outputs remain accurate, traceable, maintainable, and aligned with governance and business standards. * Collaborate with engineering and quality leadership to define responsible AI adoption within testing practices. 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