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GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$46.50 - $61.50/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Newington, VA

$51 - $67.50/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Glen Echo, MD · On-site

$48 - $63.50/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Kensington, MD · On-site

$48 - $63.25/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Chevy Chase, MD

$48.50 - $64.25/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

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GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$47 - $62/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$46.25 - $61/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

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GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$47.75 - $63.25/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Clifton, VA

$41.75 - $55.25/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Annandale, VA · On-site

$45.75 - $60.50/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

PB consulting

GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Alexandria, VA

$49.25 - $65/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

New

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GenAI Test Automation Engineer

Rosslyn, VA · On-site

$52.50 - $69.25/hr

Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing) * Playwright (UI automation, selectors ... GitHub & DevOps * Strong experience with: * GitHub Copilot * GitHub Actions * CI/CD automation

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How much do automation engineer contract jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation engineer contract in Washington is $121,331.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $139,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an automation engineer contract?

An Automation Engineer Contract job is a temporary or project-based role where professionals design, develop, and implement automated systems to improve efficiency in manufacturing, software development, or other industries. Contract automation engineers work for a set duration, often focusing on specific automation tasks such as scripting, robotics, or process optimization. They may collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance existing automation, and ensure seamless integration with other systems. This type of role allows flexibility in employment while providing expertise in automation solutions.

What does an automation engineer contract do?

As a contract Automation Engineer, your daily tasks often include designing, programming, and testing automation systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with onsite engineers or project managers. You may also be responsible for documentation, system integration, and ensuring that automated solutions meet specific client requirements. Since contract roles are often project-based, adaptability and the ability to quickly onboard with new teams are important. Work environments may vary from manufacturing floors to remote project sites, offering dynamic experiences and opportunities to work on diverse automation challenges.

What skills and qualifications are needed for an automation engineer contract?

To excel as an Automation Engineer Contract, you need a solid background in programming, control systems, and process automation, typically supported by an engineering degree and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, robotics, and certifications such as ISA/IEC 62443 are often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you collaborate within cross-functional teams and adapt to project changes. These competencies are vital to deliver robust automation solutions on time and maintain high standards in dynamic contract-based environments.

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GenAI Test Automation Engineer

PB consulting

Silver Spring, MD

$34.75 - $45.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Senior GenAI Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in AI development, agentic workflows, and intelligent test automation. The ideal candidate will design AI-powered testing solutions, build reusable automation frameworks, and integrate Generative AI capabilities into software quality processes.

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in AI development, software engineering, or test automation.
  • Hands-on experience building LLM-powered agents and agentic workflows.
  • Experience using Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude.
  • Strong knowledge of AI-driven test automation, workflow automation, and quality engineering practices.
  • Experience with GitHub platform, CI/CD workflows, and automation pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement reusable agentic testing frameworks for automated test generation, maintenance, failure analysis, and defect reporting.
  • Develop AI-powered solutions for requirements validation, test case generation, and quality insights.
  • Build automated reporting solutions by aggregating test results, service data, logs, and defect information.
  • Create AI-based quality gates to validate requirements, acceptance criteria, test coverage, and dependencies.
  • Establish test automation standards, templates, and best practices across teams.
Required Technical Skills

GenAI / LLM / Agent Development

  • Experience building LLM-based agents with tool usage, structured outputs, guardrails, and prompt engineering.
  • Experience designing AI workflows for test generation, analysis, and reporting.

Automation & Testing

  • Strong experience with test automation frameworks such as:
    • Karate (API testing, contract testing, data-driven testing)
    • Playwright (UI automation, selectors, parallel execution)
  • Knowledge of test strategy, coverage, regression testing, and defect analysis.

GitHub & DevOps

  • Strong experience with:
    • GitHub Copilot
    • GitHub Actions
    • CI/CD automation
    • Pull request checks and workflow integrations
    • GitHub APIs/webhooks
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with microservices architectures.
  • Experience building AI-assisted engineering tools.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies.
Deliverables
  • AI-powered agentic testing automation framework.
  • GenAI-driven reporting and quality insights.
  • Automated quality gates integrated into development workflows.
  • Standardized testing guidelines and reusable templates.

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