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Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2
Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000 Annually
Experience Required: 6+ years
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to bring strong software engineering practices to the discipline of test automation. In this role you will design, build, and continuously improve automation frameworks, write production-quality test code, and partner with development teams to embed quality engineering throughout the SDLC. The ideal candidate will combine strong programming skills with deep knowledge of testing strategy, including unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and security testing in modern distributed systems. In this role you will work closely with cross-functional partners — product, design, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders — to translate ambiguous requirements into well-engineered solutions, and will be expected to raise the bar through code review, design review, and mentorship of more junior engineers. The successful candidate brings strong engineering discipline, a clear communication style, and a track record of shipping meaningful work that holds up well in production.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Five or more years of experience as an SDET or in test-focused software engineering roles.
- Strong programming skills in at least one of Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major UI automation framework (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
- Solid experience automating REST and/or gRPC APIs.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for test automation.
- Solid SQL skills and experience with database validation.
- Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and modern web architectures.
- Excellent debugging, communication, and documentation skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience with contract testing tools (Pact, Spring Cloud Contract).
- Hands-on performance testing with JMeter, Gatling, k6, or Locust.
- Exposure to security testing tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Snyk).
- Familiarity with chaos engineering and resilience testing.
- ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume to hilda@bvteck.com. Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.
BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health116

- Zillow7

- BeyondTrust4

- Lockheed Martin4

- Cambia Health Solutions3

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance35
- Technology & Software6
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Fintech2
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote software development manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a people management role
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams through full software development lifecycles
- Strong proficiency in agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Excellent communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Remote Software Development Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote software development manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles that match your stack and leadership level, then apply directly before postings fill. Early applicants get more attention from distributed hiring teams.
Show your async leadership style upfront
Remote hiring managers look for written communication before the first interview. Lead your resume and cover letter with examples of running distributed teams, writing clear engineering specs, and delivering roadmap updates in tools like Confluence or Notion.
Highlight cross-timezone delivery experience
Remote software development manager candidates who can name teams they've coordinated across multiple time zones move faster in hiring pipelines. Be specific about how you ran standups, handled blockers, and kept delivery on track without co-located visibility.
Prepare for a remote leadership interview format
Remote interviews for this role often include a written case study or async video screen before live rounds. Practice articulating how you set engineering goals, handle underperformance, and prioritize technical debt in a written format, not just a verbal one.
Remote Software Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote software development manager job?
Remote software development manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate leadership without in-person presence. Distributed-team companies and remote-first SaaS firms screen heavily for async communication, written clarity, and self-directed delivery. Candidates who stand out show a history of running engineering teams across time zones, managing roadmaps in tools like Jira or Linear, and leading performance conversations without relying on daily standups.
Which companies hire remote software development managers?
Employers currently hiring remote software development managers include CVS Health, Zillow, and BeyondTrust, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech teams, and enterprise SaaS platforms make up the largest share of openings for this role.
Can you get a remote software development manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry paths are harder because you must demonstrate independent leadership before a team has seen you operate in person. Early-career candidates do best at smaller remote-first startups, where scope is broad. Showing ownership of a side project, open-source contribution history, or a technical lead role with documented outcomes helps substitute for formal management experience.
Do you need a degree for remote software development manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh engineering output, team leadership results, and system design experience more heavily than credentials for this role. A portfolio of shipped products, measurable team performance improvements, or a history of growing engineers on distributed teams often carries more weight than a degree when a hiring manager is evaluating a remote candidate.
Which industries hire the most remote software development managers?
Most remote software development manager openings sit in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams and need managers who can coordinate delivery across locations and time zones without a physical office.
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