QA Automation Engineer

Overview

Akkodis is seeking a QA Automation Engineer for a Contract with a client in Louisville, KY
. The ideal candidate must have expertise in backend and API test automation, a core qualification for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of complex decision‑engine logic.

Rate Range: $45/hour to $56/hour;
The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to validate decision logic, eligibility rules, and API behavior across Node.js and Python‑based services.
• Execute comprehensive API and backend automation tests using tools such as pytest, Postman, or REST‑assured to ensure decision accuracy, reliability, and explainability.
• Create and manage high‑quality test data to support scenario coverage, regression testing, and validation of ML‑driven outputs in regulated environments.
• Collaborate with backend, rules, data, and ML teams to embed automated quality gates into CI/CD pipelines and ensure production‑ready decisioning performance.
• Test integrations with state machines, action libraries, and ML services to confirm consistent and auditable decision outcomes across workflows.
• Identify edge cases, defects, and behavioral inconsistencies, driving root‑cause analysis and contributing to ongoing quality improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in QA automation, backend/API testing, or decision‑engine validation.
• Strong hands‑on experience with API and backend test automation tools (e.g., pytest, Postman, REST‑assured) and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Expertise in test data management and validating complex decisioning systems—including rules engines, ML‑driven outcomes, and multi‑scenario decision logic.

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Pay Details: $45.00 to $56.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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