AI QA Test Automation Engineer

Ecolab

Ecolab

Software Engineering, Data Science, Quality Assurance

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Posted on May 21, 2026

Summary:

We are seeking an AI QA Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement intelligent, AI‑driven test automation solutions leveraging AI/ML and GenAI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot. The role focuses on improving software quality, accelerating test cycles, and enabling predictive and self-healing testing within a CI/CD ecosystem by leveraging Playwright frameworks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years in QA / Test Automation
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Playwright
  • Experience with various design patterns and frameworks
  • Experience in API automation (Playwright /REST Assured / Postman)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies
  • Experience in cross‑browser and cross‑device testing
  • Knowledge of defect lifecycle and test reporting
  • Proficiency in Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
  • Programming skills: Python / Type Script/JavaScript
  • Leverage Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot for:
    • Accelerating test case design and documentation
    • Generating automation scripts and reusable components
    • Writing and optimizing test code and utilities
  • Implement GenAI-based solutions for:
    • Requirement → Test case generation
    • Automation script scaffolding
    • Test data generation
  • Apply ML techniques for:
    • Risk-based test prioritization
    • Intelligent test selection
    • Defect prediction & failure analysis
    • AI-assisted QA tools
  • Hands-on experience or strong exposure to:
    • Microsoft Copilot / GitHub Copilot
    • Prompt engineering for QA use cases
    • AI-assisted code and test generation
  • CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps / Jenkins / GitHub Actions
  • Version control: Git/ GitHub
  • Cloud exposure: Azure (preferred) / AWS
  • Ability to drive AI adoption in QA teams

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop end‑to‑end automation test scripts and frameworks (UI, API, and backend).
  • Build automation scripts using:
    • Playwright
    • AI Powered automation tools
  • Analyse automation failures and ensure timely fixes for stability and reliability
  • Participate in regression cycles, SIT/UAT support, and production validation
  • Develop self-healing automation (dynamic locators, smart retries)
  • Improve automation stability using AI-assisted debugging
  • Enable smart reruns and flaky test detection
  • Define and implement AI-driven QA strategies
  • Optimize test coverage and execution efficiency
  • Analyze test and defect data using AI/ML models
  • Work closely with Product, Development, and DevOps teams
  • Drive adoption of AI-powered QA practices across teams

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline or 5+ years of experience as a QA resource working on multiple projects
  • 4+ years in QA / Test Automation
  • 1+ years in AI-Powered QA

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.