Automation QA Expert (AI)

Job overview

The Automation QA Expert (AI) role is hybrid, with the listing location in Alexandria, VA; the description identifies the work location as remote. Full-time salary is $110,000–$120,000 per year; the posting also lists a C2C rate of $75 per hour. The role supports software quality engineering transformation for the client, Persistent Systems Ltd. The expert modernizes legacy test automation into scalable AI-enabled platforms and applies generative AI to accelerate testing work. The role contributes to reliable releases by designing automation across application layers, establishing framework practices, and partnering with development, product, and quality teams.

What you'll do

• Transform legacy test automation frameworks into scalable AI-enabled platforms using modern tools, reusable components, and cloud-native architectures
• use generative AI and AI-assisted engineering tools for test design, script generation, test data creation, defect analysis, and automation maintenance
• design automation across UI, API, data, and integration layers using contemporary frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• drive automation architecture, framework governance, and best practices
• integrate with DevSecOps processes
• partner with development, product, and quality engineering teams to identify automation opportunities, reduce technical debt, and improve release velocity and software quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation qa expert

ai-assisted testing

generative ai

selenium

playwright

cypress

api automation

ci/cd

devsecops

python

java

javascript

alexandria va

hybrid remote

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are included with the stated full-time salary
• specific benefit details are not provided.

Why this role

Full-time salary range and separate C2C hourly rate are stated; visa eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or green card holders per the posting.

About the employer

PeopleNTech LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.