Senior Level Associate Automation Engineer Jobs
Senior level associate automation engineer jobs call for professionals who own the technical direction of automation systems, lead cross-functional projects, and mentor junior engineers toward measurable outcomes. Hiring concentrates across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with 25% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Amazon, United Pharma, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer (Java / AWS)
Location: Dallas, TX (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 Only)
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our team onsite in Dallas, TX. You will own the quality and reliability of our cloud-based APIs and applications by architecting scalable test suites, embedding automated checks into our CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring our systems handle real-world scale without breaking.
What You’ll Do
- Architect & Automate: Build and maintain robust functional, regression, and performance test frameworks for Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Own the Pipeline: Integrate automated test suites into Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD workflows to ensure every build and production deployment is verified.
- Drive Performance: Design and run load tests (using tools like JMeter) to identify bottlenecks before our customers do.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner closely with onsite developers, SMEs, and third-party vendors to align on system behavior, coordinate end-to-end UAT, and support occasional on-call testing.
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in software quality engineering, with deep proficiency in Java and JavaScript for test automation.
- 2+ years testing distributed applications deployed on AWS.
- Strong command of API testing and BDD frameworks (e.g., Karate, Cucumber, Postman) and performance tools (JMeter).
- Practical experience querying NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB) to validate backend data integrity.
- Solid grasp of DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum workflows, and test management tools (Jira, Zephyr).
- Ability to work 5 days a week onsite in Dallas, TX on a W2 contract basis.
- Experience testing payment gateways, acquirer/processor platforms, or financial systems.
It is a Mandatory W2 Role. It is a Complete Onsite Role. Flexibility to attend an onsite interview is mandatory and a non-negotiable requirement.
Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer (Java / AWS)
Location: Dallas, TX (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 Only)
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our team onsite in Dallas, TX. You will own the quality and reliability of our cloud-based APIs and applications by architecting scalable test suites, embedding automated checks into our CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring our systems handle real-world scale without breaking.
What You’ll Do
- Architect & Automate: Build and maintain robust functional, regression, and performance test frameworks for Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Own the Pipeline: Integrate automated test suites into Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD workflows to ensure every build and production deployment is verified.
- Drive Performance: Design and run load tests (using tools like JMeter) to identify bottlenecks before our customers do.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner closely with onsite developers, SMEs, and third-party vendors to align on system behavior, coordinate end-to-end UAT, and support occasional on-call testing.
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in software quality engineering, with deep proficiency in Java and JavaScript for test automation.
- 2+ years testing distributed applications deployed on AWS.
- Strong command of API testing and BDD frameworks (e.g., Karate, Cucumber, Postman) and performance tools (JMeter).
- Practical experience querying NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB) to validate backend data integrity.
- Solid grasp of DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum workflows, and test management tools (Jira, Zephyr).
- Ability to work 5 days a week onsite in Dallas, TX on a W2 contract basis.
- Experience testing payment gateways, acquirer/processor platforms, or financial systems.
It is a Mandatory W2 Role. It is a Complete Onsite Role. Flexibility to attend an onsite interview is mandatory and a non-negotiable requirement.
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Senior Level Associate Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level associate automation engineer job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate ownership of automation projects from architecture through deployment, not just execution of assigned tasks. Highlighting your experience leading test framework design, driving CI/CD integration decisions, or mentoring junior engineers gives you a clear edge. A portfolio showing measurable quality or efficiency improvements makes a stronger case than a list of tools alone.
Which companies hire senior level associate automation engineers?
Companies hiring senior level associate automation engineers right now include Amazon, United Pharma, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mid-to-large technology firms, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, and enterprise software companies that run complex, high-volume testing pipelines requiring experienced oversight.
Are there remote senior level associate automation engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 25% of senior level associate automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand from technology and software companies that have embraced distributed engineering teams. On-site roles remain common in manufacturing and regulated industries where hardware integration is part of the work.
What makes an associate automation engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability. At this stage, you are expected to own the design and evolution of automation frameworks, make architectural decisions independently, and ensure quality outcomes across an entire product or system rather than a single component. You are also expected to mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to hiring or technical standards within your team.
Which industries hire the most senior level associate automation engineers?
Senior level associate automation engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale software or manufacturing systems where automation quality directly affects product reliability, regulatory compliance, and time to market.