Mid Level Staff Automation Engineer Jobs
Mid level staff automation engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own test frameworks end to end, drive tooling decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates through complex deployments. Openings run across Retail, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with 50% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like GEICO, Visa, and a16z hiring at this level now.
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Staff Engineer – Automation
AEO Employment Services CO LLC seeks a Staff Engineer – Automation to handle automated testing strategies for large scale enterprise retail systems. This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States. Periodic in person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and quarterly meetups. Duties include:
- developing and maintaining reusable automation libraries for Microservices, REST APIs and UI testing
- driving consistent Test Driven Development (TDD) QA practices across teams
- ensuring quality standards through code reviews and CI/CD integration
- creating test strategies and scripts aligned with requirements
- ensuring appropriate version control, code merging, and review workflows
Must have a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field plus five (5) years of post-baccalaureate and progressively responsible experience in a related quality engineering position.
Experience must include three (3) years:
- developing UI/API automation frameworks for e-commerce and retail platforms to validate core functionality
- utilizing Selenium, Java and Spring and BDD tools Cucumber and JBehave for validating complex workflows across web and mobile channels
- developing and executing tests of microservices and REST APIs supporting core retail functions such as order processing, product search, cart and checkout
- designing test strategies, writing detailed test cases and executing tests to ensure business logic accuracy across multi-channel retail platforms
- using Java and Spring Boot for test development and build automation using Maven or Gradle
- utilizing Bamboo or Jenkins for version control and CI/CD pipelines
- writing SQL queries and scripts for data integrity validation in PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for product updates and order creation status
- working in cloud environments GCP or AWS for serverless deployments and monitoring build status
- leading automation discussions with Developer, QA and Other Stakeholders and advising on correct automation solution
Experience can be concurrent.
This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States. Periodic in person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and quarterly meetups.
Apply at https://aeo.jobs with cover letter, resumé and salary requirements.
Get to Know AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO
We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.
Job Identification 34690
Job Category Technology
Posting Date 2026-10-22
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Staff Engineer – Automation
AEO Employment Services CO LLC seeks a Staff Engineer – Automation to handle automated testing strategies for large scale enterprise retail systems. This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States. Periodic in person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and quarterly meetups. Duties include:
- developing and maintaining reusable automation libraries for Microservices, REST APIs and UI testing
- driving consistent Test Driven Development (TDD) QA practices across teams
- ensuring quality standards through code reviews and CI/CD integration
- creating test strategies and scripts aligned with requirements
- ensuring appropriate version control, code merging, and review workflows
Must have a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field plus five (5) years of post-baccalaureate and progressively responsible experience in a related quality engineering position.
Experience must include three (3) years:
- developing UI/API automation frameworks for e-commerce and retail platforms to validate core functionality
- utilizing Selenium, Java and Spring and BDD tools Cucumber and JBehave for validating complex workflows across web and mobile channels
- developing and executing tests of microservices and REST APIs supporting core retail functions such as order processing, product search, cart and checkout
- designing test strategies, writing detailed test cases and executing tests to ensure business logic accuracy across multi-channel retail platforms
- using Java and Spring Boot for test development and build automation using Maven or Gradle
- utilizing Bamboo or Jenkins for version control and CI/CD pipelines
- writing SQL queries and scripts for data integrity validation in PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for product updates and order creation status
- working in cloud environments GCP or AWS for serverless deployments and monitoring build status
- leading automation discussions with Developer, QA and Other Stakeholders and advising on correct automation solution
Experience can be concurrent.
This is a fully remote position, and the employee can work from anywhere in the United States. Periodic in person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and quarterly meetups.
Apply at https://aeo.jobs with cover letter, resumé and salary requirements.
Get to Know AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO
We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.
Job Identification 34690
Job Category Technology
Posting Date 2026-10-22
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Mid Level Staff Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level staff automation engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you built or redesigned an automation framework, reduced test cycle time, or unblocked a team. Interviewers at this level want evidence you can scope work independently, not just execute assigned tasks. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, name the tools you've owned, and be ready to walk through architectural decisions you made yourself.
Which companies hire mid level staff automation engineers?
Companies hiring mid level staff automation engineers right now include GEICO, Visa, and a16z, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers both large enterprises scaling CI/CD pipelines and mid-size product companies building out their quality engineering function for the first time.
Are there remote mid level staff automation engineer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 50% of mid level staff automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for engineers who can collaborate asynchronously across distributed teams. On-site roles do exist, particularly in regulated industries where test environments require physical access.
How do I move up to a mid level staff automation engineer role?
Moving into a mid level role comes from deepening your ownership over time. Focus on taking responsibility for full test suites rather than individual scripts, contributing to framework design decisions, and documenting your work so others can follow it. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as faster release cycles or reduced flaky tests, and showing you can mentor peers signals readiness for mid level scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level staff automation engineers?
Mid Level staff automation engineer roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they ship software continuously at scale and need engineers who can build and maintain automation infrastructure that keeps pace with accelerating release cadences.