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We are currently looking for a Test Automation Engineer for a 100% remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Data Management Program. This role is responsible for developing automated tests, validating APIs and data workflows, and ensuring the quality and reliability of middleware platforms, enterprise applications, and integrated healthcare solutions. The selected candidate will work closely with developers, analysts, and quality leaders to improve test coverage, release confidence, and overall software quality.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated tests across API, data, middleware, and application layers.
- Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and functional testers to design and execute end-to-end testing solutions.
- Design and execute test cases aligned with functional and non-functional requirements defined in user stories.
- Perform data validation activities using SQL and other data analysis tools.
- Create and maintain scalable automation frameworks for middleware, API, and data-layer testing.
- Plan and execute regression testing activities aligned with release and change management processes.
- Provide testing estimates and ensure testing activities meet project schedules and delivery milestones.
- Troubleshoot software issues and support root cause analysis efforts in collaboration with delivery teams and business stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of enterprise testing strategies and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, automation coverage, and quality outcomes.
- Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation engineering.
- Experience executing both manual and automated test scripts.
- Strong experience with API, middleware, integration, and data testing.
- Experience using Selenium, TestNG, or comparable automation frameworks and tools.
- Strong knowledge of Jira for test management and defect tracking.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline-based test automation practices.
- Ability to work effectively with developers and technical teams in Agile environments.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other healthcare-related organizations.
- Experience with ReadyAPI, SoapUI, Groovy scripting, performance testing, or regression testing.
- Familiarity with AWS services including CloudWatch, Step Functions, Lambda, and canary validation techniques.
- Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
- Knowledge of accessibility testing practices and Section 508 compliance tools.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision.
- 401k with Employer Match.
- PTO + Federal Holidays.
- Corporate Laptop.
- Training Opportunities.
- Remote Opportunity.
Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Disclaimer:
VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
We are currently looking for a Test Automation Engineer for a 100% remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Data Management Program. This role is responsible for developing automated tests, validating APIs and data workflows, and ensuring the quality and reliability of middleware platforms, enterprise applications, and integrated healthcare solutions. The selected candidate will work closely with developers, analysts, and quality leaders to improve test coverage, release confidence, and overall software quality.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated tests across API, data, middleware, and application layers.
- Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and functional testers to design and execute end-to-end testing solutions.
- Design and execute test cases aligned with functional and non-functional requirements defined in user stories.
- Perform data validation activities using SQL and other data analysis tools.
- Create and maintain scalable automation frameworks for middleware, API, and data-layer testing.
- Plan and execute regression testing activities aligned with release and change management processes.
- Provide testing estimates and ensure testing activities meet project schedules and delivery milestones.
- Troubleshoot software issues and support root cause analysis efforts in collaboration with delivery teams and business stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of enterprise testing strategies and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, automation coverage, and quality outcomes.
- Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation engineering.
- Experience executing both manual and automated test scripts.
- Strong experience with API, middleware, integration, and data testing.
- Experience using Selenium, TestNG, or comparable automation frameworks and tools.
- Strong knowledge of Jira for test management and defect tracking.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline-based test automation practices.
- Ability to work effectively with developers and technical teams in Agile environments.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other healthcare-related organizations.
- Experience with ReadyAPI, SoapUI, Groovy scripting, performance testing, or regression testing.
- Familiarity with AWS services including CloudWatch, Step Functions, Lambda, and canary validation techniques.
- Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
- Knowledge of accessibility testing practices and Section 508 compliance tools.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision.
- 401k with Employer Match.
- PTO + Federal Holidays.
- Corporate Laptop.
- Training Opportunities.
- Remote Opportunity.
Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Disclaimer:
VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
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Who's Hiring
- Makai Labs5M
- Lockheed Martin5
- VetsEZ4
- Peraton3
- TTEC2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Education3
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
Quantify automation coverage on your resume
Hiring managers want to see impact, not just tools. Replace 'wrote automated tests' with specifics: what you automated, what framework you used, and how that reduced regression time or defect escape rate. Vague bullets get skipped.
Target openings that list your exact framework
Test automation roles are framework-specific. Filter for postings that name Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or your primary stack. Applying to a Playwright-first team when your experience is purely Selenium makes the gap obvious in the first technical screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists test automation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Add a portfolio with real test suites
Link a public GitHub repository containing a working test suite, a clear README, and examples of page object models or data-driven patterns. Hiring managers reviewing dozens of candidates remember the ones who showed code, not just claimed it.
Decode job levels before you apply
Titles vary wildly: 'SDET II' at one company equals 'Senior QA Automation Engineer' at another. Read the responsibilities section carefully. If the role owns CI/CD pipeline configuration and framework architecture, it's senior-level regardless of the title.
Prepare a live coding answer for the take-home
Most test automation interviews include a take-home or live coding round where you write tests against a sample app or API. Practice writing clean assertions, handling dynamic locators, and structuring your suite before your first screen, not after.
Remote Test Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote test automation engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote test automation engineer employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote test automation engineers?
Remote test automation engineer roles are posted by Makai Labs, Lockheed Martin, and VetsEZ and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote test automation engineer roles.
Can you get a remote test automation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote test automation engineer openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote test automation engineer jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote test automation engineers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote test automation engineer roles.
Which industries hire the most remote test automation engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote test automation engineers are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire test automation engineers remotely most consistently.
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