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Straight From the Source
Real-time Charlotte QA hiring signals from sourcing conversations, recruiter activity and hiring manager feedback.
This page is where I share intel collected so QA professionals can get a clearer read on the market, from automation roles and interview trends to team expectations and the signals that can help candidates position themselves more effectively.
Automation Candidate Confessions Field Notes Job Local Recruitment Contacts LoopQA Market Signal Ovidius AI
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Ovidius AI
AI QA Engineer
Ovidius is Ben AI’s custom solution arm, offering advisory services and end-to-end custom builds. They have an international presence with a team right here in Charlotte.
They were hiring an AI QA Automation Engineer to help redefine test automation in an AI-first environment: a fully remote, full-cycle testing role using tools like n8n and Claude Code to build automated, AI-assisted QA workflows that move faster and smarter than traditional frameworks.
Update: This one was filled a month back, but it’s a great example of the type of forward-thinking roles we’re seeing come through. If this kind of work excites you, keep an eye on Ovidius, highly recommend checking them out.
- Owen Boesveld, Founder & Jasone Reynolds, COO
- Ovi Website
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Staffing Reps
Below is a curated list of local recruiters I either know personally and recommend, or who are active in my network and have been identified through candidate outreach related to IT/QA roles.
- Ryan @ LoopQA: This is my squad: an extremely sharp group of individuals running a modern quality assurance practice, with a focus on AI-forward approaches
- Jim@TEKsystems: I recruited QA for Jim during my TEK days. Great contact.
- Mike @ Heitmeyer Consulting: Senior AE, overseeing fs clients. Great contact.
- Evan@ Robert Half: I’ve worked with him. Director level, but rolls up his sleeves and is well-connected. Great contact.
- Wes @ Randstad: Director level but would be the guy to help or point you in the right direction of the recruiter who could
- Lilly @ Beacon Hill
- Shriram @ Dexian: My buddy just started a new sdet gig at the bank through this contact at Dexian
- Olivia @ Insight Global
- Harrison @ AccurePartners
- Andrew @ Experis: I worked with Andrew at Disys. Oversees a book of business for Experis. Great contact.
- Selah @ Optomi: My friend started an automation role at Ally through Optomi 3/30
- Justin @ Kavaliro
- Mack @ Brookesource
- Brian @ PDS
- Liv @ Axiom Path (has been actively hiring QE’s)
Last Updated: 5/28/26
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Fastbreak AI
QA Automation Engineer
I caught a repost from TA Max Wilkins. Check out the link below, they have an engineer opening. Candidates in my network have been interviewing over the last few weeks. Looks like a fantastic, growing firm
Tip: I’ve heard these folks are big sports fans… predictable 🙂
Update 4/22: Swapped intros with Max. Great guy. Looks like they’re working on some exciting initatives. Actively hiring. Highly recommend flagging the company page
Disclaimer: I don’t manage or represent this role and am simply tracking market activity
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DICK’S Sporting Goods
SDET Lead
Scottie Crump posted a remote opening on Li 3 weeks ago. Suggest checking out the gig. This was the post:
This is a senior+ leadership role for someone who:
✅ Has deep expertise in test automation (AI-driven, Playwright, CI/CD pipelines)
✅ Is fluent in languages such as Java, TypeScript, or Python for automation development
✅ Has hands-on experience with AI-powered testing tools and workflows
✅ Loves mentoring engineers and elevating team quality culture
Pay range: $95,200 – $158,800 + full benefits
🔗 Apply here → https://lnkd.in/eSx2t-wD- Update: Req on hold 4/10. Review + Interviews
**I do not oversee or control this role. I provide updates as I hear it**
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LoopQA: Hiring Updates
- Hires- Week 4/6:
- One senior Automation engineer for a payroll migration initative (remote)
- One mid level QA automation engineer for an AI driven testing initative (Charlotte, NC)
- Actively Hiring: https://www.workwithloop.com/
- Ryan, Engineering Manager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-anderson-084ba65/
- Hires- Week 4/6:
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