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Remote QA Test Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first software companies, distributed SaaS teams, and technology-driven enterprises in healthcare, fintech, and e-commerce all hiring for this role. Employers hiring remotely right now include Makai Labs, Lockheed Martin, and TTEC. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Quality Assurance / Test Lead
Location: Remote
Job: Quality Assurance / Test Lead
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Description
AcisTek is seeking qualified professionals to support the Grants.gov Information Technology Services program for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Grants, Division of Information and Solutions. Grants.gov is a highly visible, public-facing federal shared service that provides a centralized platform for applicants to find and apply for federal discretionary grant opportunities and for federal agencies to post, manage, and process grant application packages.
The selected candidate will support the operation, maintenance, enhancement, modernization, security, performance, and user experience of the Grants.gov system. This work supports a mission-critical federal platform used by applicants, grantors, federal agencies, and partner systems across the grants lifecycle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured federal IT environment with strong emphasis on service continuity, stakeholder responsiveness, documentation, quality, security, accessibility, and disciplined delivery.
Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting federal IT programs, public-facing web applications, grants management systems, cloud-hosted environments, Agile/SDLC delivery, system operations, application support, testing, cybersecurity, communications, or related technical and program functions. Prior experience with Grants.gov, federal grants systems, HHS, government shared services, or high-volume public-sector platforms is strongly preferred. Preferred Grants.gov / Federal Grants Experience
Preferred experience includes one or more of the following:
- Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, or other federal grants management platforms.
- Federal discretionary grants lifecycle, including funding opportunity posting, application package creation, applicant submission, agency download, forms, validations, and acknowledgements.
- Public-facing government websites or shared service platforms with large user communities.
- System-to-system interfaces supporting applicant systems, grantor systems, partner systems, or external federal integrations.
- Federal forms development, Adobe/XDP/PDF forms, XML schemas, web forms, form validation, and Section 508 accessibility.
- HHS, OMB, GAO, OIG, congressional data calls, federal stakeholder reporting, or executive-level federal communications.
- Federal cloud, ATO, POA&M remediation, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and operational continuity.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design and implement testing strategies, develop test plans, and define test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage of software functionality
- Manage the testing team, providing guidance, mentoring junior testers, and ensuring that the team is up to date with the latest testing tools and methodologies
- Identify, track, and report defects, while working closely with the development team to ensure timely resolutions
- Collaborate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and ensure that quality metrics are met throughout the development lifecycle
- Track quality assurance metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts, to assess the effectiveness of testing processes and improve overall product quality
Education and Experience:
- Test strategy across functional, integration, unit, load/performance, security, regression, acceptance, smoke
- Test data mgmt; defect triage. Orchestrate test plans that meet AQL iteration limits (2); support audits of SDLC artifacts and deliverables.
- Degree in information technology, computer science, or related preferred.
- 5 years or more of related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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Who's Hiring
- Makai Labs5M
- Lockheed Martin4
- TTEC2
- KnowBe42
- Cognizant2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Education3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote QA test engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience writing and maintaining test cases in a structured test management tool
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating tests into build workflows
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies
- Ability to read and write basic code in Python, Java, or JavaScript for test scripting
- ISTQB certification or equivalent recognized quality assurance credential preferred
Tips for Your Remote QA Test Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote qa test engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote qa test engineer hiring managers review your written defect reports and test documentation before they meet you. Submit a sample bug report or test case summary with your application to show you communicate clearly without real-time back-and-forth.
Build a public automated testing portfolio
Push test suites to a public repository using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright against a real open-source app. Remote employers want proof you can build and maintain automation independently, and a working repository removes any doubt about your hands-on ability.
Target remote-first engineering teams specifically
Companies that were built remote from the start have testing infrastructure, async rituals, and onboarding designed for distributed QA work. Joining a company retrofitting remote onto an office culture is a harder experience, especially early in your tenure.
Prepare for asynchronous technical interviews
Many remote qa test engineer interviews include a take-home test plan or recorded video screen. Practice writing structured test cases under time constraints and recording clear walkthroughs of your testing approach, since strong async presentation sets you apart from candidates who only perform well live.
Remote QA Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote qa test engineer job?
Target companies that already operate distributed engineering teams, such as remote-first SaaS firms and cloud-native product companies, because they have the tooling and culture for remote QA built in. Remote employers screen for self-directed testing discipline, strong async written communication, and hands-on fluency with tools like Selenium, Cypress, JIRA, and TestRail. Candidates who document their test plans and defect reports clearly have a real edge over those who rely on in-person context.
Which companies hire remote qa test engineers?
Companies hiring remote qa test engineers right now include Makai Labs, Lockheed Martin, and TTEC, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech platforms, and healthcare technology firms tend to hire qa test engineers remotely most consistently because their engineering workflows are already built around asynchronous collaboration.
Can you get a remote qa test engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level qa test engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to triage and document issues independently from day one without in-office guidance. Remote-first startups and mid-size SaaS companies are more likely to take a chance on junior candidates. A portfolio of personal or open-source test suites, documented bug reports, and demonstrated fluency in at least one automation framework will open more doors than a resume alone.
Do you need a degree for remote qa test engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about what you can demonstrate than what your diploma says, particularly in software, fintech, and e-commerce where shipping velocity matters. Practical skills in manual and automated testing, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and a verifiable history of finding and documenting defects carry significant weight. Certifications like ISTQB can also substitute for a formal degree in many hiring conversations.
Which industries hire the most remote qa test engineers?
Most remote qa test engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors hire qa test engineers remotely because their product teams are distributed by design, and thorough quality coverage across multiple environments is easier to manage with specialized remote testers embedded in the workflow.
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