Senior Level Automation Jobs
Senior level automation jobs put experienced professionals in charge of architecture decisions, system-wide outcomes, and the engineers or analysts who execute them. Roles are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with Siemens, Apple, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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Role
Selenium Automation Engineer
Location
Addison, TX/ Seattle, WA
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Primary Skill: Selenium Webdriver, Playwright
Secondary: SQL, XML, JSON
Experience: 7+ years
Roles & Responsibilities
Required Technical Skills
- Test Automation
- Selenium WebDriver
- Playwright
- Automation Framework Design and Development
- Page Object Model (POM)
- Data-Driven and Keyword-Driven Frameworks
- BDD Frameworks (Cucumber/Gherkin)
- Cross-Browser Testing
- Parallel Test Execution
Programming Languages
- Java (Preferred)
- JavaScript / TypeScript
OOP Concepts
- Collections, Exception Handling, Design Patterns
Testing Expertise
- Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- End-to-End Testing
- Integration Testing
- API Testing
- UI Automation
- Backend Testing
- API & Database Testing
- REST API Testing
- Postman
- SOAP UI
- SQL Query Writing
- Oracle / SQL Server / PostgreSQL Databases
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.
- Create robust, scalable, and reusable automated test scripts.
- Execute automation suites and analyze test results.
- Design and implement Playwright-based modern UI automation solutions.
- Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Conduct API and backend validation testing.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements.
- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation.
- Identify automation opportunities and improve overall test coverage.
- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and release activities.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and establish automation best practices.
- Ensure high-quality releases while meeting project timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on Selenium automation experience.
- 2+ years of Playwright automation experience.
- Strong coding skills in Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
- Strong SQL and database testing experience.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Role
Selenium Automation Engineer
Location
Addison, TX/ Seattle, WA
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Primary Skill: Selenium Webdriver, Playwright
Secondary: SQL, XML, JSON
Experience: 7+ years
Roles & Responsibilities
Required Technical Skills
- Test Automation
- Selenium WebDriver
- Playwright
- Automation Framework Design and Development
- Page Object Model (POM)
- Data-Driven and Keyword-Driven Frameworks
- BDD Frameworks (Cucumber/Gherkin)
- Cross-Browser Testing
- Parallel Test Execution
Programming Languages
- Java (Preferred)
- JavaScript / TypeScript
OOP Concepts
- Collections, Exception Handling, Design Patterns
Testing Expertise
- Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- End-to-End Testing
- Integration Testing
- API Testing
- UI Automation
- Backend Testing
- API & Database Testing
- REST API Testing
- Postman
- SOAP UI
- SQL Query Writing
- Oracle / SQL Server / PostgreSQL Databases
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.
- Create robust, scalable, and reusable automated test scripts.
- Execute automation suites and analyze test results.
- Design and implement Playwright-based modern UI automation solutions.
- Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Conduct API and backend validation testing.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements.
- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation.
- Identify automation opportunities and improve overall test coverage.
- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and release activities.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and establish automation best practices.
- Ensure high-quality releases while meeting project timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on Selenium automation experience.
- 2+ years of Playwright automation experience.
- Strong coding skills in Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
- Strong SQL and database testing experience.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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- Siemens33
- Apple18
- Thermo Fisher Scientific17
- Jabil9
- Amazon9
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software102
- Consulting & Professional Services97
- Electronics & Hardware52
- Distribution & Wholesale38
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals27
Senior Level Automation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level automation job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned automation programs end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set the technical direction for a team, chosen tooling at scale, and delivered measurable improvements to reliability or throughput gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates also show they have mentored others and influenced how automation is adopted across an organization.
Which companies hire senior level automations?
Companies hiring senior level automations right now include Siemens, Apple, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate at organizations with mature engineering functions, large-scale operations, or active digital transformation programs that require experienced leadership to drive automation strategy forward.
Are there remote senior level automation jobs?
Yes, and a meaningful share of openings at this level offer location flexibility. About 32% of senior level automation openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting demand from employers who prioritize expertise over geography. Hybrid arrangements are common in roles that involve hands-on system oversight or cross-functional team coordination on-site.
What makes an automation role senior level?
A senior level automation role is defined by ownership and scope. You are responsible for designing and governing automation frameworks, not just building within them. Expectations include setting standards that other engineers follow, evaluating and selecting tooling, resolving complex architectural problems, and mentoring mid-level or junior contributors. The work shapes how an entire organization approaches automation, rather than delivering a single component of it.
Which industries hire the most senior level automations?
Senior level automation roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-volume systems where automation failures carry significant business risk and experienced leadership is needed to build, scale, and continuously improve those systems.