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Lead Software Engineer in Test – Agentic AI (Remote - US) at Nextech. Location Information: . Why join Nextech?. . We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.. . We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.. . If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.. . We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact . [email protected]. .. Job Summary: . . The Lead Software Engineer in Test – Agentic AI is responsible for leading quality engineering strategy and execution across next-generation AI-powered applications and distributed systems. This role drives the design of scalable automation frameworks, validates complex AI agent behaviors, and ensures high-quality delivery across UI, API, backend, and AI orchestration layers.. . All activities must be performed in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and all other applicable regulations.. . Essential Functions. . . . In addition to adhering to Nextech’s conduct and behavioral standards, responsibilities include:. . . Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and regression test suites across UI, API, backend, and AI-driven applications.. . Lead quality engineering initiatives for Agentic AI systems, including LLM workflows, RAG pipelines, autonomous agents, and distributed orchestration platforms.. . Validate complex AI agent behaviors such as multi-agent coordination, tool calling, prompt chaining, memory retention, conversational workflows, and fallback/retry mechanisms.. . Develop and execute functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, and performance testing strategies across cloud-native and distributed environments.. . Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and DevOps teams to integrate testing throughout the software development lifecycle.. . Build reusable automation solutions to validate APIs, orchestration layers, asynchronous workflows, enterprise integrations, and AI-driven business processes.. . Design and maintain robust test environments, CI/CD integrations, cloud execution platforms, and automation pipelines to improve efficiency and reliability.. . Establish and drive best practices related to code quality, maintainability, scalability, dependency injection, observability, and testability.. . Lead validation efforts for AI workflow resiliency, distributed system reliability, data consistency, and orchestration performance under failure and edge-case conditions.. . Mentor QA engineers and contribute to the development of scalable QA standards, automation strategies, reporting practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.. . . . . Minimum Requirements. . . Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or a related technical field.. . . . 8+ years of experience in Software Development or Software Engineer in Test (SDET/SET) roles.5+ years of hands-on experience developing automation frameworks using JavaScript/TypeScript or Java.. . . . Strong experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Postman, K6, or equivalent frameworks.2+ years of experience testing AI-powered applications, LLM systems, Agentic AI platforms, orchestration frameworks, or autonomous workflows.. . . . Hands-on experience validating agent orchestration workflows, conversational AI applications, multi-step reasoning systems, and AI-driven business processes.. . . . Experience testing AI orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies.. . . . Strong expertise in API testing, backend integration testing, UI automation, and end-to-end workflow validation.. . . . Solid understanding of automation architecture, design patterns, anti-patterns, dependency injection, and inversion of control principles.. . . . Experience working in cloud-native and containerized environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).Proven experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and distributed cloud environments.. . . . Experience validating asynchronous, event-driven, and distributed systems with a focus on resiliency and fault tolerance.. . . . Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.. . . . Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills in Agile environments.. . . . Experience with AI observability, telemetry, RAG pipeline validation, vector databases, or prompt evaluation frameworks (preferred).. . . Preferred Qualifications. . . Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms.. . . . Experience with AI observability tools, telemetry platforms, and prompt evaluation frameworks.Experience validating RAG pipelines, vector databases, and AI response accuracy.. . . . Knowledge of healthcare systems, HIPAA compliance, and regulated enterprise environments.. . . . Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and distributed data platforms (including SQL Server).. . . . Prior experience leading QA teams, mentoring engineers, and implementing enterprise test reporting and quality metrics practices.. . . Work Environment/Physical Demands. . Remote work. . . . Activities require a significant amount of work in front of a computer monitor.. . Total Rewards: . Generous annual bonus opportunity. . 401(k) with Employer Match. . Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours. . 11 paid holidays . . Your Day Your Way - Celebrate a day of cultural or social significance to you. . Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. . Health Savings Account with employer match. . Flexible Spending Account. . 100% Company-Paid Parental leave (After 6 months with the company). . 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance. . Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program. . Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums. . Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available. . Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment