Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer:
We are looking for a forward-thinking Automation Engineer who combines deep testing expertise with hands-on AI tooling proficiency. The candidate will design, build, and scale test frameworks while actively leveraging AI tools to accelerate quality engineering across the team.
 
Location:
Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – onsite presence required)
Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Charlotte, NC area, as this role requires regular in-office attendance.
 
Key Requirements:
AI Tools & Prompting (Mandatory)
 - Actively uses AI coding assistants such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, and OpenAI Codex as part of daily development activities.
 - Strong prompting skills with the ability to create precise, context-rich prompts for test generation, debugging, test data creation, and code refactoring.
 - Comfortable working across multiple AI tools and selecting the most effective tool for a given task.
 - Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and determine when to accept, refine, or discard recommendations.
 
* Playwright + TypeScript (Primary Stack)
 - Strong experience building robust, maintainable end-to-end test automation suites.
 - Solid understanding of TypeScript and Playwright best practices.
 
* Cypress
 - Working knowledge of Cypress for component and integration testing.
 - Ability to maintain existing Cypress suites and support migrations to Playwright.
 
* API Testing
 - Experience creating and maintaining automated API test suites for REST and GraphQL services.
 - Knowledge of request chaining, schema validation, authentication flows, contract testing, and CI-integrated execution.
 - Familiarity with tools such as Playwright API Context, REST Assured, or equivalent frameworks.
 
* Framework Development
 - Proven ability to architect scalable automation frameworks from scratch.
 - Experience with Page Object Models, reusable utilities, reporting, CI/CD integration, and fixture-based architectures.