Remote Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Jobs
Remote Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams, with strong demand in software, fintech, and healthcare technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include QUO, Upgrade, and Altinity. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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PBM - QA Automation Tester
100% Remote
Pay: $57/hr on C2C or $47/hr on W2
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strong knowledge in overall STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) starting from requirement analysis, functional test design and execution and automation / AI etc
- Ability to design the strategy for all end-to-end test efforts, including the testing roadmap, data plan, execution approach, communication cadence, and identification of risks/dependencies
- Ability to work with the assigned testing points of contacts and TPO’s, facilitate successful cross-functional coordination across all teams
- Ability to align with Cigna and other Health Plan clients regarding the recommended strategy, approach, and test scenarios to ensure comprehensive end-to-end testing is completed
- Execute (hands-on) all the required testing efforts (System, functional, integration, E2E and regression) and ability to manage all end-to-end testing efforts, provide E2E status reporting
- Ability to socialize, escalate and assist in remediation of project issues/risks, dependencies & questions
- Must be able to manage multiple assignments with deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and documentation skills
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, team handling and task management skills
- Self-directed, highly adaptive to changing priorities and innovative thinking and possessing a keen eye for detail
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Providing guidance to team members for quality improvements and best practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Software Testing Life Cycle, Quality Assurance and Engineering, QE optimization, JIRA, Strategic Thinking, Mentorship, Quality Review and Agile (Scrum / Kanban), QE Automation, Java, Cucumber, TestNg and other automation testing framework, Functional, E2E, Regression, Integration, Performance & Security testing
PBM - QA Automation Tester
100% Remote
Pay: $57/hr on C2C or $47/hr on W2
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strong knowledge in overall STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) starting from requirement analysis, functional test design and execution and automation / AI etc
- Ability to design the strategy for all end-to-end test efforts, including the testing roadmap, data plan, execution approach, communication cadence, and identification of risks/dependencies
- Ability to work with the assigned testing points of contacts and TPO’s, facilitate successful cross-functional coordination across all teams
- Ability to align with Cigna and other Health Plan clients regarding the recommended strategy, approach, and test scenarios to ensure comprehensive end-to-end testing is completed
- Execute (hands-on) all the required testing efforts (System, functional, integration, E2E and regression) and ability to manage all end-to-end testing efforts, provide E2E status reporting
- Ability to socialize, escalate and assist in remediation of project issues/risks, dependencies & questions
- Must be able to manage multiple assignments with deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and documentation skills
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, team handling and task management skills
- Self-directed, highly adaptive to changing priorities and innovative thinking and possessing a keen eye for detail
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Providing guidance to team members for quality improvements and best practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Software Testing Life Cycle, Quality Assurance and Engineering, QE optimization, JIRA, Strategic Thinking, Mentorship, Quality Review and Agile (Scrum / Kanban), QE Automation, Java, Cucumber, TestNg and other automation testing framework, Functional, E2E, Regression, Integration, Performance & Security testing
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote software quality assurance automation engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience writing automated tests in Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Ability to design and maintain test strategies for web, mobile, or API layers
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Job Search
Show your async collaboration skills upfront
Remote QA automation teams rely on written handoffs, documented test plans, and clear bug reports without face-to-face clarification. Include links to test case documentation, defect reports, or runbooks you've written. Hiring managers for remote roles read these before they read your resume summary.
Build a public automation portfolio now
Remote employers can't watch you work, so a public repository with real automation scripts in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium does the talking. Annotate your commits and add a README explaining what you tested and why. This evidence carries more weight than a list of tools on a resume.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote software quality assurance automation engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Remote postings attract high volume quickly, so applying within the first few days gives you a real advantage.
Prep for remote-first technical interviews
Remote QA automation interviews frequently include live coding exercises in a shared editor, walk-throughs of your existing test suites, and questions about how you handle flaky tests in a CI/CD pipeline without on-site support. Practice explaining your debugging process in writing and out loud, since you'll often do both.
Remote Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote software quality assurance automation engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, since they're built to onboard and manage remote QA automation engineers without on-site oversight. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, self-directed test planning, and hands-on experience with frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. Candidates who can document their work clearly, contribute to CI/CD pipelines asynchronously, and communicate defects in writing without relying on in-person walkthroughs stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote software quality assurance automation engineers?
Remote software quality assurance automation engineer roles are posted by QUO, Upgrade, and Altinity and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies hiring most actively tend to be remote-first software firms, distributed SaaS teams, and technology-forward enterprises in fintech and healthcare that run continuous delivery pipelines.
Can you get a remote software quality assurance automation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without a senior engineer sitting nearby. Early-career candidates do best by contributing to open-source test suites, building a portfolio of automation scripts in a public repository, and earning a recognized certification in a framework like Selenium or Appium. Remote-first startups and mid-size SaaS companies are the most common entry points.
Do you need a degree for remote software quality assurance automation engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated automation skills, a portfolio of test frameworks you've built, and verifiable experience with tools like Cypress, TestNG, or Postman far more heavily than a diploma. A degree in computer science or a related field can open doors at larger enterprises, but many distributed teams hire based on what you can ship and document.
Which industries hire the most remote software quality assurance automation engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote software quality assurance automation engineers are Technology & Software and Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams running continuous integration pipelines, which makes remote QA automation engineers a practical hire rather than an exception.
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