Test Engineer | AI Functionality

We're looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer who is passionate about quality engineering and excited by the opportunities AI is bringing to software development.

This is a hands-on role where you'll design and build automated test frameworks while also carrying out manual testing when required. You'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of a modern web-based platform, with a strong focus on testing AI-enabled features and leveraging AI to improve the testing process.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop and maintain automated test suites for web applications.
• Execute manual testing for new functionality, exploratory testing and regression testing where appropriate.
• Validate AI-powered features, including prompt testing, output verification and handling non-deterministic responses.
• Work closely with Software Engineers and Product Managers throughout the SDLC.
• Use AI tools to accelerate test creation, maintenance and execution.
• Identify, document and track defects through to resolution.
• Continuously improve testing frameworks, processes and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in software testing or quality engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Solid manual testing experience, including exploratory and regression testing.
• Experience testing modern web applications and APIs.
• Practical experience testing AI/LLM-based functionality, including prompt evaluation, response validation and edge-case testing.
• Experience using AI coding assistants or AI-powered testing tools to improve productivity.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with developers and stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium or similar automation frameworks.
• API testing experience using Postman or equivalent.
• CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

What's on Offer

• Salary of $125,000.
• Opportunity to work on an innovative AI-enabled product.
• Collaborative, high-performing engineering team.
• Modern Auckland CBD offices.
• The chance to influence the evolution of quality engineering and AI testing practices.

Please Note: Applicants must have New Zealand Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship and be able to work full-time from our Auckland CBD office.