AI-Powered QA & Test Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

TEKsystems; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a contract Software Test Engineer in Durham, NC, with our Quality Management department. The role focuses on testing product reliability through automated and manual test plans, AI-supported QA practices, and comprehensive test design for UI, API, and services.

The position requires hybrid work from our North Carolina office, about three days per week, and emphasizes AI-enabled testing workflows within Agile teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as stated: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with automated test tools and REST/SOAP, Visual Studio, Selenium; SQL queries; Eclipse IDE.
• Agile testing experience is preferred; familiarity with AI-enabled testing workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute automated and manual tests within Agile teams to provide comprehensive coverage for API/SDK/Web Applications and Services, including static reviews, unit, module, performance, load, and integrated systems testing.
• Create and execute test cases, update defects, project tasks, and reports based on requirements, planning documents, and exploratory testing; retest reported issues to verify defects are resolved.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver quality software products, including building automation tools, frameworks, and reusable AI-supported testing workflows.
• Use approved AI tools and assistants to accelerate testing activities such as test case generation, test data ideation, code or script review, defect summarization, root-cause research, documentation drafting, requirements clarification, and reporting while validating outputs for accuracy and quality.
• Create, configure, and maintain AI agents or workflow automations to support recurring QA activities, including regression preparation, automation maintenance, defect triage, status reporting, and knowledge capture in alignment with company security, privacy, and governance expectations.
• Continuously learn and apply emerging AI capabilities relevant to software testing, automation, API validation, and productivity improvement; prior AI experience is preferred but not required when the candidate demonstrates willingness and ability to learn.
• Provide project and task estimates, status reports, work instructions, training materials, and other assigned deliverables that support effective testing, automation, and AI-supported QA workflows.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving

Strong communication

Collaboration with cross-functional

Willingness to learn AI tools

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

ISTQB CTFL or AI-related certification

Tools

Visual Studio

Selenium

SQL queries

Eclipse IDE

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a contract Software Test Engineer in Durham, NC, with our Quality Management department. The role focuses on testing product reliability through automated and manual test plans, AI-supported QA practices, and comprehensive test design for UI, API, and services.

The position requires hybrid work from our North Carolina office, about three days per week, and emphasizes AI-enabled testing workflows within Agile teams.