Senior Test Automation Engineer Jobs
Senior Test Automation Engineer jobs are open across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and enterprise software, at every level from mid-level to staff and principal, with specializations in CI/CD pipeline testing, API and performance test frameworks, and mobile automation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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- Coordinating and creating Eggplant automation test scripting (includes interaction/sync with client, other work streams/teams, and Oracle Health)
- Evaluating, recommending, and implementing automated test strategies
- Creating automated test assets (test scripts, schedules, and frameworks) using the Eggplant testing tool
- Developing, maintaining, and upgrading Eggplant test scripts and architectures for application products
- Understanding project architecture, test environment, test data needs
- Conducting thorough testing of the product positive, negative, validation, regression
- Analyzing and comprehending requirements
- Identifying and dispositioning defects as per standards and processes
- Writing detailed status reports, test execution reports, and test analysis reports
- Designing, implementing, and conducting test and evaluation procedures to ensure health information technology system requirements are met.
- Serve as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware health IT applications.
- Work both independently and in a team setting promoting a collaborative work environment with team members and customers, defining, organizing, and/or presenting detailed information and data needed to accomplish organization and testing goals.
- Candidate will actively participate in collaborative meetings with the VA EHRM customer, teammates, VA project teams and other key stakeholders.
- 3-5 years’ experience with clinical software testing and leading test efforts
- 3-4 years’ previous experience working as a testing automation engineer and experienced in the use of test management tools and test automation frameworks, specifically using Eggplant.
- Knowledge of the Oracle Health Millennium healthcaredomain
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of clinical workflows, policies, and procedures, patient care/clinical business processes
- Candidate must possess broad and comprehensive experience in software testing lifecycle.
- Experience must include writing detailed test plans, detailed test cases, and test reports, communicating status and presenting defects to stakeholders.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- S. Citizenship is requiredas is successfully passing a thorough Government background screening requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
- Eggplant, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Oracle Health Millennium healthcare domain
- Communication tools (Teams, SharePoint)
- Experience with VA electronic health records is a plus
- Experience in a clinical setting and with clinical workflows
- Experience with VA healthcare software applications
- Business knowledge of healthcare applications
- Experience using the Agile methodology.
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Experience with:
- OpenText Application Lifecyle Management is a plus
- OpenText Unified Functional Testing is a plus
- Risk based testing methodologies
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.
- Coordinating and creating Eggplant automation test scripting (includes interaction/sync with client, other work streams/teams, and Oracle Health)
- Evaluating, recommending, and implementing automated test strategies
- Creating automated test assets (test scripts, schedules, and frameworks) using the Eggplant testing tool
- Developing, maintaining, and upgrading Eggplant test scripts and architectures for application products
- Understanding project architecture, test environment, test data needs
- Conducting thorough testing of the product positive, negative, validation, regression
- Analyzing and comprehending requirements
- Identifying and dispositioning defects as per standards and processes
- Writing detailed status reports, test execution reports, and test analysis reports
- Designing, implementing, and conducting test and evaluation procedures to ensure health information technology system requirements are met.
- Serve as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware health IT applications.
- Work both independently and in a team setting promoting a collaborative work environment with team members and customers, defining, organizing, and/or presenting detailed information and data needed to accomplish organization and testing goals.
- Candidate will actively participate in collaborative meetings with the VA EHRM customer, teammates, VA project teams and other key stakeholders.
- 3-5 years’ experience with clinical software testing and leading test efforts
- 3-4 years’ previous experience working as a testing automation engineer and experienced in the use of test management tools and test automation frameworks, specifically using Eggplant.
- Knowledge of the Oracle Health Millennium healthcaredomain
- In-depth understanding and knowledge of clinical workflows, policies, and procedures, patient care/clinical business processes
- Candidate must possess broad and comprehensive experience in software testing lifecycle.
- Experience must include writing detailed test plans, detailed test cases, and test reports, communicating status and presenting defects to stakeholders.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- S. Citizenship is requiredas is successfully passing a thorough Government background screening requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
- Eggplant, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Oracle Health Millennium healthcare domain
- Communication tools (Teams, SharePoint)
- Experience with VA electronic health records is a plus
- Experience in a clinical setting and with clinical workflows
- Experience with VA healthcare software applications
- Business knowledge of healthcare applications
- Experience using the Agile methodology.
-
Experience with:
- OpenText Application Lifecyle Management is a plus
- OpenText Unified Functional Testing is a plus
- Risk based testing methodologies
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman10
- Cognizant7
- Amazon7
- Apple6
- Intone Networks6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software39
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Electronics & Hardware13
- Science & Research7
- Manufacturing6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior test automation engineer jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience building automated test frameworks from scratch
- Proficiency in at least one major framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript for writing maintainable test code
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Demonstrated ability to design API test suites using tools like Postman or REST Assured
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Test Automation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to frameworks
Generic QA resumes get screened out fast at this level. Organize your experience around specific frameworks you've built or maintained, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, and call out the language each is written in. Hiring managers scan for stack alignment before reading anything else.
Show architecture decisions, not just coverage
Senior roles reward engineers who designed the test layer, not just wrote tests. Describe where you chose a framework over another, how you structured page object models, or how you reduced flaky test rates. That signals seniority faster than listing tools alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior 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.
Filter by CI/CD stack before applying
Senior automation engineers often own pipeline integration, so mismatched stacks create friction on day one. Check the job description for the CI/CD tool, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, and confirm it overlaps with your hands-on experience before submitting.
Prepare a live coding or debugging exercise
Most senior automation interviews include a live session where you write or debug test code on the spot. Practice explaining your logic as you type, interviewers care as much about your reasoning process as the working solution you produce.
Negotiate scope into your offer conversation
Before accepting, clarify whether the role owns test infrastructure or executes against an existing framework someone else built. The answer affects your actual day-to-day impact and growth trajectory, and it's a legitimate question to ask at the offer stage.
Senior Test Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior test automation engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior test automation engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, Cognizant, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistent across both large enterprise tech companies and growth-stage software firms.
How many senior test automation engineer jobs are remote?
About 55% of senior test automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible engineering roles available. Positions focused on API and backend test automation tend to skew most remote, while roles tied to device testing or embedded systems are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a senior test automation engineer?
You typically start by building a foundation in manual QA, then deepen programming skills in a language like Python or Java. From there, you move into writing automated tests, then take ownership of framework design, CI/CD integration, and mentoring junior engineers. Demonstrating that you've built or significantly improved a test architecture is what gets you to the senior level.
Can you get hired as a senior test automation engineer without direct senior-level experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate senior-level output from a mid-level role. Employers weigh evidence of framework ownership, pipeline contributions, and cross-team influence over job titles. Building a portfolio project with a well-structured automation framework, documented architecture decisions, and a public repository showing your coding standards can close the gap when your title doesn't yet match the level you're targeting.
What does the senior test automation engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen, then a technical phone interview focused on your framework experience and architecture decisions. That's followed by a live coding session where you write or debug automation code in real time. Final rounds typically include a system design discussion for test infrastructure, a take-home or pair-programming exercise, and conversations with engineering leads about team workflows and tooling choices.
Where can I find and apply to senior test automation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior test automation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your framework experience and preferred stack, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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