AI-Driven Automation Engineer in Test

Allegiantair; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiant Air is seeking a Software Engineer in Test to build, maintain, and execute automated tests across UI and API layers, ensuring reliability of Allegiant’s software systems. The SET applies AI-assisted tooling to accelerate test creation and scripting, partnering with developers and QA to validate requirements.

The role covers smoke testing, release validation, and production verification, with a hands-on approach to expand automation, reduce manual effort, and improve overall quality for

Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript and at least one language such as Java, Python, or TypeScript.
• Experience with Playwright, WebDriver, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Testing RESTful APIs with Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI.
• Familiarity with BDD and Gherkin scenarios.
• Git for version control and collaboration; CI/CD integration in Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Ability to analyze failures and document defects; basic SQL knowledge.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to support test creation.
• Strong QA methodologies and SDLC understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated UI and API tests across layers.
• Support smoke testing, release validation, and production verification for stability.
• Enhance automation frameworks and adhere to standards.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for fast feedback.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and business stakeholders on requirements.
• Provide automation support for business process validation where appropriate.
• Apply AI-assisted tools to accelerate test creation and troubleshooting.
• Propose creative automation to reduce manual effort and recurring issues.
• Assist with test data creation, environment validation, and execution support.
• Analyze failures, troubleshoot, and log clear defects.
• Maintain documentation for tests and utilities.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and continuous improvement.
• Continuously learn new testing tools and techniques.

Skills

JavaScript

Java

Python

TypeScript

Automation frameworks

Playwright

WebDriver

Cypress

Selenium

Postman

REST Assured

SoapUI

Gherkin

Git

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

AI tools

QA methodologies

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

WebDriver

Cypress

Selenium

Postman

REST Assured

SoapUI

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Gherkin

AI tools

Job description

Allegiant Air is seeking a Software Engineer in Test to build, maintain, and execute automated tests across UI and API layers, ensuring reliability of Allegiant’s software systems. The SET applies AI-assisted tooling to accelerate test creation and scripting, partnering with developers and QA to validate requirements.

The role covers smoke testing, release validation, and production verification, with a hands-on approach to expand automation, reduce manual effort, and improve overall quality for