Remote Test Automation Engineer Jobs
Remote Test Automation Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed software teams, and technology-driven companies in sectors like SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce. Employers hiring remotely right now include General Dynamics Information Technology, Cognizant, and BV Teck. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 test automation engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience writing and maintaining test scripts in Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration with tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Understanding of API testing using tools such as Postman or RestAssured
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies including regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Test Automation Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote test automation engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly without hunting across multiple sources.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote teams evaluate written communication as a core competency. Document your test cases and bug reports clearly in your portfolio or code repository so hiring managers can see how you communicate findings without real-time back-and-forth.
Highlight your CI/CD and remote tooling fluency
Remote employers want test automation engineers who can plug into distributed pipelines from day one. Calling out specific experience with GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins, or similar tools in your application signals you won't need onboarding hand-holding.
Build a public test portfolio on GitHub
Remote hiring decisions often happen without an in-person signal. A repository showing working Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright suites, with clear commit history and a readable README, gives reviewers concrete proof of your automation depth before an interview.
Remote Test Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote test automation engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed engineering teams, since they have the tooling and culture to support remote test automation work from day one. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on fluency with frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright alongside CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. A public portfolio of automated test suites, even from personal or open-source projects, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only verbal claims.
Which companies hire remote test automation engineers?
Remote 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, distributed fintech and healthtech teams, and cloud-native SaaS firms are among the most consistent hirers of test automation engineers working fully remote.
Can you get a remote test automation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level test automation roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without a team physically nearby. Remote-first startups and smaller SaaS companies are more likely to take a chance on early-career candidates. Showing a GitHub repository with working test scripts, familiarity with a testing framework, and evidence you can communicate problems clearly in writing opens more doors than a blank resume.
Do you need a degree for remote test automation engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated testing skills and tool proficiency than a formal degree, particularly in software and SaaS companies built around outcomes rather than credentials. A portfolio showing real automated test coverage, knowledge of frameworks like Cypress or Pytest, and experience integrating tests into a CI/CD workflow can carry more weight than a diploma in a remote hiring process focused on what you can ship.
Which industries hire the most remote test automation engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote test automation engineers are Telecommunications and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries rely heavily on distributed engineering teams that need continuous quality assurance built directly into their release pipelines, making remote test automation engineers a core part of the workflow.
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