Staff AI Test Automation Engineer

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Staff AI Test Automation Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will drive the evolution of AI-assisted test automation across modern software delivery workflows, with a strong focus on end-to-end quality, scalable framework design, and reliable release feedback. The ideal candidate will help modernize testing practices by leveraging agentic AI tools, improving automation efficiency, and strengthening coverage across critical user journeys. This position will collaborate closely with engineering teams to optimize CI/CD integration, reduce flakiness, and support high-confidence delivery for complex healthcare technology workflows.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Pay

$125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Enhance AI-driven test automation workflows using agentic AI tools for efficient test generation.
• Refine the Playwright test framework for better scalability and optimization.
• Establish feedback loops between execution, CI results, and merge requests for automated testing.
• Oversee the migration from legacy test frameworks to Playwright, ensuring continuous coverage.
• Integrate Playwright testing into GitLab CI/CD for streamlined feedback and quality gates.
• Implement reporting mechanisms for test trends, flakiness, and coverage optimization.
• Identify when to use API testing versus end-to-end tests, building appropriate automation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in test automation engineering, SDET, or software engineering with strong testing practices.
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot.
• Proficient in Playwright or a similar modern end-to-end testing framework.
• Strong coding skills in TypeScript or JavaScript for production-level code.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines including test stage configuration.
• Solid understanding of REST API testing standards.
• Proficient in building test automation for claims systems and user flow journeys.
• Experience converting legacy test systems to modern frameworks while maintaining coverage.

Benefits

• Alternative medicine coverage beyond standard health benefits.
• Flexible PTO to promote work-life balance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays along with enhanced leave options.
• 401k program to support retirement savings.
• Transportation perks to ease commuting.
• Education reimbursement for personal and professional development.
• Two days of paid paw-ternity leave to support pet owners.