Sr. Test Engineer – AI

Akaasa Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer focused on AI-driven testing to ensure quality across enterprise-scale integration programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation with Selenium/Playwright, GenAI-assisted testing, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable releases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on software test automation (UI, API, integration) and functional testing.
• 1+ year GenAI / AI Agents for testing, productivity, or engineering use cases.
• Strong expertise in Selenium and/or Playwright automation frameworks.
• Proficient in Java, Python, or JavaScript for test scripting.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured, etc.).
• Solid understanding of STLC and SDLC; Agile and DevOps practices.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to microservices, cloud (AWS/Azure), and distributed architectures.
• Knowledge of test management tools (ADO, Jira, Zephyr).
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder alignment skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and drive improvements across testing processes and quality engineering practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize QA processes, metrics, governance, and automation adoption.
• Perform end-to-end integration testing and support Go-Live and post-deployment validation.
• Conduct basic database testing including data validation and backend verification.
• Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Drive automation-first approach across functional, regression, and release testing cycles.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD for continuous testing and fast feedback.
• Leverage GenAI and AI Agents to enhance test design and coverage.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, DevOps, and stakeholders to embed quality.
• Own automation KPIs and continuous improvement to increase efficiency.

Skills

Test automation

GenAI testing

Selenium/Playwright

Programming: Java/Python/JS

API testing

STLC/SDLC

CI/CD

Cloud/AWS-Azure

Test management tools

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Postman

Rest Assured

Job description

Title: Sr. Test Engineer AI

Location: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago IL, 60606 - Hybrid must come onsite at least 2 days per week Need Local

Duration: 6+ Months

MOI: Skype + Possibly F2F

Need LinkedIn (200+ Connections), 3 References with LinkedIn and No Google voice number

Job Description:

We are seeking a well-rounded and highly motivated Senior Software Test Engineer to drive quality across enterprise-scale, cross-functional integration programs. This role requires a balanced combination of hands‑on automation expertise, GenAI‑driven testing innovation, solution‑oriented delivery ownership, and the ability to identify, lead, and implement process improvements across testing activities. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable driving technical excellence, improving quality engineering practices, and collaborating across teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across testing processes, workflows, and quality engineering practices, and drive corrective actions to enhance delivery effectiveness and quality outcomes.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to continuously evaluate and optimize quality engineering processes, metrics, governance, and automation adoption.
• Perform end-to‑end integration testing and provide quality engineering support during Go‑Live and post‑deployment validation.
• Conduct basic database testing, including data validation, query execution, and backend verification.
• Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium and/or Playwright for UI, API, and end‑to‑end validation
• Drive automation‑first approach across functional, regression, integration, and release testing cycles
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster feedback loops
• Leverage GenAI and AI Agents to enhance test design, optimize coverage, automate test generation, and improve defect detection
• Collaborate with product, engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded across the lifecycle
• Identify risks proactively and provide solution‑oriented mitigation strategies aligned with delivery timelines
• Own automation metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and coverage
• Ensure high‑quality releases through strong validation practices, traceability, and governance
• Travel to the designated lab, as required, to perform hands‑on hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in software test automation (UI, API, integration) and functional testing.
• 1+ year of experience in GenAI / AI Agents for testing, productivity, or engineering use cases
• Strong expertise in:
  • Selenium and/or Playwright automation frameworks
  • Programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
  • API testing tools (Rest Assured, Postman, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of: Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and SDLC
  • Agile and DevOps practices
  • CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Experience with GenAI-based test optimization, self‑healing scripts, or AI‑assisted validation
• Exposure to microservices, cloud (AWS/Azure), and distributed architectures
• Knowledge of test management tools (ADO, Jira, Zephyr)
• Solution mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to balance quality, speed, and delivery outcomes
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills
• Proactive ownership and accountability in complex environments