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 Jack Henry & Associates, Avaya, and Griot Solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Information
- Date Opened 11/11/2026
- Job Type Full time
- Work Experience 5+ years
- Industry Technology
- Remote Job
Job Description
This is a remote position.
What you will do
- Review automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure quality, maintainability, and alignment with established automation standards and testing objectives.
- Review and manage the backlog of development and automation tasks, aligning assignments with individual team members’ skill sets and strengths
- Monitor cloud migration activities to anticipate and plan for testing support (e.g., replication testing), and support cloud testing efforts as needed
- Validate that test scripts function correctly and perform required verifications
- Maintain/update documentation of the automated testing solution and suite, including a list of test scripts released to the government
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure testing requirements are clearly defined and implemented
- Assign and oversee progress of CR/CCB development tasks across team members
- Attend meetings to stay abreast of needs, direction, and priorities related to the project
What we like to see
- Expertise in testing, test automation, automated test execution and reporting, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
- A passion for automation: automating Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Load Testing, and User Acceptance testing
- Ability to deliver releasable automated tests and code every sprint
- You know when to power through a problem, or stop and collaborate with others to find a better way
You should be familiar with
- Selenium or SmartBear’s Test Complete product and a range of automation frameworks
- Black Box and White Box testing
- Automation scripting and tools, including making the results of test successes or failures actionable for the CI/CD pipeline
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ Years of Development or Automated Test Experience
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance -
Benefits
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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 Jack Henry & Associates, Avaya, and Griot Solutions and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.
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