Remote Senior Test Automation Engineer Jobs
Remote Senior Test Automation Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams consistently seeking senior-level automation talent in software, fintech, and healthcare technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include General Dynamics Information Technology, Cognizant, and BV Teck. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Quality Assurance – Design, implement, and maintain manual and automated tests to streamline workflows and boost efficiency.
- Testing and Validations – Execute manual and automated tests to ensure integrated systems function properly and troubleshoot integration issues, including performance bottlenecks, compatibility problems, and security vulnerabilities.
- Continuous Improvement – Identify technical debt, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in existing systems, proposing and implementing solutions to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Documentation and Communication – Produce essential system documentation and effectively communicate complex technical details to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Collaboration and Continuous Improvement – Participate in Scrum/Agile processes, contributing to collaborative and iterative development cycles. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, stay updated with industry trends, and incorporate feedback for ongoing system refinement.
- Ability to obtain U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
- Experience with the automated test suites (Playwright, Selenium, Eggplant).
- Experience working with API development and enterprise systems, databases, and cloud platforms.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a capacity to predict, identify, and solve issues efficiently with minimal oversight from program management.
- Ability to create clear and comprehensive system documentation, including design descriptions, requirements specifications, test plans, user guides, and other engineering documents.
- Familiarization with DOD Satellite Communication (SATCOM) systems and subsystems, including systems, products, and interfaces across ground and space components.
- Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, test, configuration management, and quality engineering) and how they interact with software engineering.
- Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills that provide the capability to work independently and within a team.
- Proficiency with M.S. Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Current U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (required U.S. Citizenship)
- Experience with the automated test suite: Playwright
- Familiarity with automated test and test-driven development concepts, tools, and languages.
- Experience with modern IT infrastructure capabilities, including virtualization, cloud deployment, and containerization.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using tools to assist system development, such as Jira and Confluence.
- Engineer Level 3: Typically, a Bachelor's degree and six or more years of relevant experience, Master's degree with three years of experience
Why You’ll Love Working at Auria
We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.
Time for What Matters
- Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
- True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
- 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.
Invested in Your Future
- 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
- Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.
Health & Peace of Mind
- Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
- Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
- Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.
...and that’s just the beginning!
- Quality Assurance – Design, implement, and maintain manual and automated tests to streamline workflows and boost efficiency.
- Testing and Validations – Execute manual and automated tests to ensure integrated systems function properly and troubleshoot integration issues, including performance bottlenecks, compatibility problems, and security vulnerabilities.
- Continuous Improvement – Identify technical debt, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in existing systems, proposing and implementing solutions to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Documentation and Communication – Produce essential system documentation and effectively communicate complex technical details to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Collaboration and Continuous Improvement – Participate in Scrum/Agile processes, contributing to collaborative and iterative development cycles. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, stay updated with industry trends, and incorporate feedback for ongoing system refinement.
- Ability to obtain U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
- Experience with the automated test suites (Playwright, Selenium, Eggplant).
- Experience working with API development and enterprise systems, databases, and cloud platforms.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a capacity to predict, identify, and solve issues efficiently with minimal oversight from program management.
- Ability to create clear and comprehensive system documentation, including design descriptions, requirements specifications, test plans, user guides, and other engineering documents.
- Familiarization with DOD Satellite Communication (SATCOM) systems and subsystems, including systems, products, and interfaces across ground and space components.
- Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (systems, hardware, test, configuration management, and quality engineering) and how they interact with software engineering.
- Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills that provide the capability to work independently and within a team.
- Proficiency with M.S. Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Current U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (required U.S. Citizenship)
- Experience with the automated test suite: Playwright
- Familiarity with automated test and test-driven development concepts, tools, and languages.
- Experience with modern IT infrastructure capabilities, including virtualization, cloud deployment, and containerization.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using tools to assist system development, such as Jira and Confluence.
- Engineer Level 3: Typically, a Bachelor's degree and six or more years of relevant experience, Master's degree with three years of experience
Why You’ll Love Working at Auria
We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.
Time for What Matters
- Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
- True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
- 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.
Invested in Your Future
- 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
- Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.
Health & Peace of Mind
- Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
- Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
- Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.
...and that’s just the beginning!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Telecommunications
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior test automation engineer jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience building automated test frameworks from scratch
- Proficiency in at least one major framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript for writing maintainable test code
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Demonstrated ability to design API test suites using tools like Postman or REST Assured
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Senior Test Automation Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior test automation engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your stack and seniority level before postings fill.
Show your async communication style upfront
Remote hiring managers read your application before they meet you. Write your cover note the way you'd write a Slack update or pull request comment: direct, structured, and free of filler so your remote communication skills are evident immediately.
Publish a test automation portfolio on GitHub
Remote employers can't watch you work, so let your repositories do it. Include end-to-end test suites, CI/CD pipeline configs, and clear README files explaining your framework choices, coverage decisions, and how to run the tests locally.
Prepare for remote-style technical interviews
Distributed teams often conduct take-home automation challenges rather than live coding sessions. Practice writing test cases for unfamiliar codebases, documenting your approach in writing, and explaining tradeoffs in framework selection without real-time clarification.
Remote Senior Test Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior test automation engineer job?
Remote employers prioritize candidates who can operate independently, communicate findings clearly in writing, and integrate with distributed engineering teams without hand-holding. Strong command of frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright matters, but so does your ability to document test strategies and flag blockers asynchronously. A portfolio of automated test suites with clear README files signals remote readiness better than a list of tools on a resume.
Which companies hire remote senior test automation engineers?
Remote senior test automation engineer roles are posted by General Dynamics Information Technology, Cognizant, and BV Teck and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first software companies, fintech platforms, and healthcare technology firms make up a large share of employers actively hiring senior test automation engineers on distributed teams.
Can you get a remote senior test automation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level automation roles are harder to land because employers expect you to diagnose and resolve test failures without in-person support from day one. Open-source contributions, personal automation projects with documented CI/CD pipelines, and async collaboration experience on platforms like GitHub all substitute effectively for formal work history and open the door to remote consideration.
Do you need a degree for remote senior test automation engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this role weigh demonstrated automation skills, delivered test coverage, and real project results far more heavily than a specific credential. Certifications in testing or cloud platforms, a GitHub profile showing production-quality test suites, and clear written communication ability carry significant weight and frequently substitute for a four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote senior test automation engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote senior test automation engineers are Telecommunications and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that ship continuously, making remote senior test automation engineers essential to maintaining release quality across time zones.
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