QA Automation Tester

Description

The AI Agentic Program seeks a senior automation tester with strong experience testing Agile software teams delivering cloud-native, intelligence-driven, and autonomous multi-agent systems. The individual should have deep knowledge of Agile practices and experience coordinating distributed engineering, data, and DevSecOps teams. This position requires one day onsite in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Work with developers to integrate AI-driven test coverage into development pipelines 

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives 

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts incorporating AI-powered testing strategies 

• Perform functional, regression, integration, and ad-hoc testing 

• Conduct API testing (REST & SOAP) using appropriate tools 

• Execute automation testing and maintain automation frameworks 

• Perform performance and load testing 

• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage 

• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests into build processes 

• Ensure application compatibility across Windows environments 

• Drive best practices in test automation, code quality, and reusability 

• Identify and drive implementation of best practices in automation testing, including AI-based techniques for defect detection, predictive test case generation, and maintenance of reusable test assets. 

• Stay up to date on emerging trends in AI technologies and their application in quality assurance. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience in QA automation testing, including both manual and automation 
• Strong hands-on test automation experience using Selenium and Playwright 
• Hands-on experience with integrating AI-based test automation libraries and frameworks into custom automation framework with a focus on developing intelligent test generation mechanisms and adaptive test strategies 
• Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools or platforms (e.g., BlinqIO, TestMu) 
• Understanding of AI based agentic frameworks for adaptive test strategies 
• Solid experience in API testing (REST & SOAP) 
• Proficiency in SQL 
• Strong knowledge of JSON and XML 
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter) 
• Proficiency in Python and scripting language such as PowerShell / Bash 
• Experience with Git version control systems  
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Must be a US Citizen