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JS Consulting

Support Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA · On-site

Proactive development and testing - remainder of time * They are developing generative AI regulatory specific chatbot similar to a chatGPT. * Called "FILLIP" - platform can process long documents

Ampcus Inc

AI-Focused Full-Stack Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... chatbot interfaces, and multi-agent coordination dashboards. • Ensure applications are optimized ... Testing, Forensics & Fraud services and human capital management. Founded in 2004, the company is ...

Unissant

Senior Software Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

... testing, deployment, and sustainment of full-stack AI applications. * Build user interfaces, APIs, middleware, data services, and back-end components for RAG/chatbot, document-processing, predictive ...

UNISSANT

Senior Software Engineer

Ashburn, VA · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

... testing, deployment, and sustainment of full-stack AI applications. * Build user interfaces, APIs, middleware, data services, and back-end components for RAG/chatbot, document-processing, predictive ...

Unissant

Senior Software Engineer

Ashburn, VA · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

... testing, deployment, and sustainment of full-stack AI applications. Build user interfaces, APIs, middleware, data services, and back-end components for RAG/chatbot, document-processing, predictive ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for chatbot tester in Reston, VA is $39.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.26 and $52.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chatbot Tester is responsible for evaluating and improving chatbot performance by testing its responses, functionality, and user interactions. They identify bugs, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement to enhance user experience. Testers use various testing methods, including manual and automated testing, to ensure the chatbot understands and responds accurately. Their role helps refine chatbot behavior, making interactions more natural and efficient.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a chatbot tester?

As a Chatbot Tester, your day-to-day tasks typically involve creating and executing test cases to evaluate chatbot functionality, accuracy, and user experience. You’ll interact with the chatbot across multiple scenarios, document defects or unexpected behaviors, and collaborate closely with developers and conversational designers to resolve issues. Regular responsibilities also include reviewing conversation logs to spot inconsistencies, ensuring compliance with language and tone guidelines, and updating test cases as the chatbot evolves. This role is highly collaborative, so clear communication and adaptability are important for working in cross-functional teams. Gaining hands-on experience with various tools and workflows can also set you up for advancement into more senior testing or QA roles.

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To thrive as a Chatbot Tester, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with chatbot or conversational AI platforms. Experience with testing tools like Selenium, Postman, and chatbot development environments, as well as knowledge of QA methodologies or ISTQB certification, is highly valuable. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for identifying and describing chatbot issues. Mastering these skills ensures chatbots are accurate, user-friendly, and aligned with business requirements, making the tester an integral part of the development process.

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Conversational AI/ Chatbot Developer

Adelphi, MD • On-site, Remote

Diverse Agile Solutions
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$85K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Conversational AI / Chatbot Developer

Diverse Agile Solutions, LLC (DAS) is seeking an experienced Conversational AI / Chatbot Developer to support an enterprise client and help design, develop, integrate, and optimize next-generation conversational AI experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who enjoys working at the intersection of traditional conversational AI, Generative AI, and autonomous AI agents. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Azure conversational technology experience and be comfortable integrating AI solutions with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and PeopleSoft.

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise chatbots, virtual assistants, and AI agents.
  • Develop and maintain conversational applications using Azure Bot Framework SDK v4.
  • Build conversational workflows using Waterfall Dialogs, custom middleware, and state management.
  • Help modernize existing chatbot capabilities using Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Agents 365 / Microsoft 365 Agents SDK technologies.
  • Integrate conversational applications with enterprise systems using MuleSoft, REST APIs, Salesforce, and PeopleSoft.
  • Develop Salesforce Live Chat and Case Management integrations for human-agent escalation and automated case routing.
  • Build rich conversational experiences using Adaptive Cards across web, mobile, and messaging channels.
  • Integrate Azure Conversational Language Understanding (CLU) with Azure OpenAI/GPT to support intent recognition, routing, fallback handling, and contextual responses.
  • Develop and optimize RAG and LLM-based solutions.
  • Monitor conversation logs, intent accuracy, containment rates, and other performance metrics to continuously improve the user experience.
  • Use tools such as Azure Application Insights and Power BI to analyze conversational performance.
  • Work with Product Managers, UX Designers, developers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective conversational experiences.
  • Participate in Agile development, testing, code reviews, and CI/CD activities.
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of software development experience with a focus on Conversational AI, NLP/NLU, chatbots, or LLM/AI agent development.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Bot Framework SDK v4.
  • Experience with Waterfall Dialogs, custom middleware, and conversation state management.
  • Strong programming experience with C# and .NET.
  • Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience with Azure OpenAI and/or Generative AI technologies.
  • Experience with Azure CLU or other NLU technologies.
  • Experience integrating enterprise applications through REST APIs and/or MuleSoft.
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or PeopleSoft integrations.
  • Strong understanding of conversational design, APIs, enterprise integration, and cloud-based application development.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Azure AI Foundry.
  • Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
  • Experience with Microsoft Agents 365 / Microsoft 365 Agents SDK.
  • Experience developing Adaptive Cards.
  • Salesforce Live Chat and Case Management integration experience.
  • Experience with Azure Cosmos DB for conversation state and user context.
  • Experience with Azure Application Insights and Power BI.
  • Experience developing RAG/LLM orchestration solutions.
  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
  • Experience working in higher education or other complex enterprise environments.
  • Experience with agentic AI and autonomous AI architectures.
Why Join DAS?

At Diverse Agile Solutions, you'll work on challenging technology initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Agile Transformation, and Enterprise IT modernization.

We are a growing technology services company that values technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

Position Details

Position: Conversational AI / Chatbot Developer
Company: Diverse Agile Solutions, LLC
Employment Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: [Remote potential depending on candidate]
Location: Adelphi, MD
Duration: Initially 6 month with possible extension
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Conversational AI developer who is excited about combining Azure, Generative AI, enterprise integrations, and next-generation AI agents, we'd like to hear from you.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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