Senior Software Automation Engineer (UI/API)

CVS Health; Maine; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a hands-on Senior Software Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable test automation solutions across web applications, APIs, and cloud-native platforms.

You will create automated test suites using Playwright, Python, and PyTest, develop API automation tests for REST services, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. This role requires strong software quality engineering principles and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in software quality engineering or test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Playwright for UI automation.
• Experience with PyTest and automation framework development.
• Strong understanding of API testing and REST services.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and with GitHub Actions or Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks.
• Create automated test suites using Playwright, Python, and PyTest.
• Develop and execute API automation tests for RESTful services.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and reporting.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QE teams to define quality strategies.

Skills

Python

Playwright

PyTest

API Testing

REST Services

Test Framework Development

CI/CD

AWS

SDLC & Agile

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Git

Postman

Swagger/OpenAPI

Docker

Splunk

Datadog

Grafana

CloudWatch

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Software Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable test automation solutions across web applications, APIs, and cloud-native platforms.

This role will focus on creating reliable automation frameworks, improving test coverage, integrating quality gates into CI/CD pipelines, and enabling faster, higher-confidence releases. The ideal candidate combines strong technical automation skills with a solid understanding of software quality engineering principles and collaborative ways of working.

This is a highly technical role requiring expertise in modern UI and API automation, cloud environments, and continuous testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks
• Create automated test suites using Playwright, Python, and PyTest
• Develop and execute API automation tests for RESTful services
• Build reusable test utilities, libraries, and reporting capabilities
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Partner closely with developers, product managers, and QE teams to define quality strategies and test coverage
• Perform root-cause analysis of failures and drive defect prevention
• Support test execution in AWS-hosted environments
• Validate application functionality, integrations, and end-to-end workflows
• Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and sprint activities
• Continuously improve automation reliability, maintainability, and execution efficiency
• Contribute to quality metrics, reporting, and release readiness assessments
• Promote quality engineering best practices across teams

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in software quality engineering or test automation
• Strong hands-on experience with Python
• Strong experience with Playwright for UI automation
• Experience using PyTest and automation framework development
• Strong understanding of API testing and REST services
• Experience with tools such as Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or equivalent
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar automation platforms
• Working knowledge of AWS services and cloud-hosted applications
• Experience with test reporting and debugging production-quality systems
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and QE teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare, insurance, or regulated environments
• Experience validating distributed systems and microservices architectures
• Familiarity with contract testing and service virtualization
• Exposure to performance or reliability testing
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker
• Familiarity with log analysis and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Grafana, or CloudWatch
• Experience working with test data management and environment management
• Knowledge of AI-assisted testing tools and modern QE practices

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Technical Skills

Automation & Testing

• Playwright
• Python
• PyTest
• API Testing
• REST Services
• Test Framework Development

CI/CD & DevOps

• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• Git
• Continuous Testing
• Release Validation

Cloud & Infrastructure

• CloudWatch
• AWS
• Basic troubleshooting and operational support
• Environment configuration and deployment validation

Quality Engineering

• Risk-Based Testing
• Test Strategy
• Root Cause Analysis
• Defect Prevention
• Test Reporting and Metrics

What Success Looks Like

• Automated quality gates integrated into delivery pipelines
• Reliable automation coverage for critical UI and API workflows
• Faster feedback cycles and reduced manual validation effort
• Improved release confidence and production quality
• Close partnership with engineering and product teams to build quality into the development lifecycle

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$83,430.00 - $203,940.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.