AI Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a QA Automation Engineer in Charlotte, NC for an 18-month hybrid contract role. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in test automation and professional AI experience. Responsibilities include designing automated test scripts using Playwright, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in test automation (web and API).
• Professional AI experience or training, not personal projects.
• Experience with AI prompting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to define test strategies.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Test automation (web and API)

AI experience

Playwright

TypeScript

Test design principles

CI/CD integration

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Agile/Scrum environment

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC – Hybrid 2x a week (Tu/Wed)

Duration: 18-month contract

Pay Rate: $50/hr

About the Role

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer who has experience with Playwright, and AI to join a highly skilled automation team. This role is ideal for someone who already has hands‑on automation experience and is eager to contribute from day one — there will be limited room for learning from scratch. You will work closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to design and implement reliable, maintainable, and scalable automated test solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright (TypeScript preferred).
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to define test strategies and ensure high-quality releases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Review and analyze user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging sessions, and defect triage.
• Contribute to test framework enhancements and automation best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in test automation (web and API).
• Professional AI experience or training, cannot be personal side work (CodeX, Claude code, Copilot, Chatgpt)
• Experience with AI prompting
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright, preferrable TypeScript)
• Good understanding of test design principles, automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration.
• Familiarity with tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.