--- title: 'Lead Software Engineer in Test – Agentic AI (Remote - US) at Nextech' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lead-software-engineer-in-test-agentic-ai-remote-us-nextech-remote-8743gyshm8cn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Lead Software Engineer in Test – Agentic AI (Remote - US) at Nextech - **Company:** Nextech - **Location:** Remote - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-06-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/nextech/ac15c8b5-3603-4e92-a0ed-2c6c47c44f65 ## Job description 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 talent@nextech.com. 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 Access to Linkedin Learning courses for professional development 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) Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment ## About Nextech ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Nextech delivers intelligent, connected solutions that streamline workflows, strengthen financial performance, and elevate the patient experience in specialty medical practices. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by private equity; funding rounds not publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Remote-first, headquartered in the United States (specific city not publicly available) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industry: Healthcare IT – Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management software for specialty care. - Target customers: B2B – ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and med spa practices. - Mission: “To be the trusted advisor for specialty practices, by delivering an intuitive purpose-built technology platform that empowers meaningful provider and patient interactions to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.” [nextech.com/company/careers](https://www.nextech.com/company/careers) ## Products & Services - **[Clinical Workflows]**: EHR and practice management platform designed for specialty workflows, including documentation, scheduling, and clinical decision support. [nextech.com](https://www.nextech.com/?hsLang=en) - **[Patient Experience Portal]**: Mobile-first portal for patients to manage appointments, records, and billing. [nextech.com](https://www.nextech.com/?hsLang=en) - **[Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)]**: Tailored RCM strategy optimized within the Nextech platform to maximize collections and reimbursement. [nextech.com](https://www.nextech.com/?hsLang=en) - **[Financial Payment Solutions]**: Automated reconciliation, streamlined operations, and modern patient payment experiences. [nextech.com](https://www.nextech.com/?hsLang=en) - **[Data & Insights]**: Unified data dashboard to identify risks, trends, and control costs. [nextech.com](https://www.nextech.com/?hsLang=en) - **[Nextech Cora Scribe®]**: AI-powered, near real-time scribe for ophthalmology, integrated into the clinical workflow. [nextech.com](https://www.nextech.com/?hsLang=en) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Serves 16,000+ physicians and 5,500+ practices; 60,000+ professionals use the platform. [nextech.com/leadership](https://www.nextech.com/leadership) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Growth Signals**: Actively developing AI capabilities (Cora Scribe); expanding into multiple specialties; award-winning platform; remote-first hiring across the US. ## Competitive Advantages - Purpose-built exclusively for specialty practices (not generalist EHR), with deep domain expertise in ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and med spas. - End-to-end platform covering clinical, financial, and patient experience workflows in a single, integrated system. - AI-powered scribe (Cora Scribe) that reduces documentation burden and is natively integrated into the EHR. - Strong brand recognition and trust among 16,000+ physicians. ## Strategic Focus - **Artificial Intelligence**: Continue building AI tools (e.g., ambient scribe) to reduce clinician burnout and improve efficiency. - **Platform Integration**: Deepen connectivity across scheduling, billing, clinical data, and patient engagement. - **Growth in Specialty Markets**: Expand presence in existing specialties and potentially enter adjacent ones. - **Customer Experience**: Deliver a “trusted advisor” relationship through consultative implementations and ongoing support. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-First Culture**: Fully remote work environment for most roles, with strategic team gatherings. [nextech.com/company/careers](https://www.nextech.com/company/careers) - **Compensation & Benefits**: Generous annual bonus eligibility, 401(k) with employer match, 6 weeks paid parental leave, flexible PTO (exempt) or 15 days PTO + 5 personal days (non-exempt), 11 paid holidays, paid volunteer time off. - **Wellness**: Walkingspree step-tracking program with challenges and rewards; comprehensive health plans (United Healthcare). - **Inclusive Environment**: Annual unconscious bias training, intentionally inclusive culture, employee resource groups. - **Career Development**: Opportunities across Product & Technology, Professional Services, Support, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and People & Culture teams. - **Recognition**: Peer-to-peer recognition program. ## Sources 1. [nextech.com – About](https://www.nextech.com/company/about) 2. [nextech.com – Homepage & Solutions](https://www.nextech.com/?hsLang=en) 3. [nextech.com – Careers](https://www.nextech.com/company/careers) 4. [nextech.com – Leadership](https://www.nextech.com/leadership) 5. 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