Test Automation Engineer Jobs
Test Automation Engineer jobs are open across software, fintech, healthcare tech, and enterprise SaaS, from junior QA automation roles to staff and principal engineers, with specializations in Selenium, Cypress, and API test frameworks. 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 Grumman10N
- 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 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 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.
Test Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most test automation engineers?
The companies hiring the most 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 concentrated in companies scaling their software delivery pipelines and reducing manual QA overhead.
How many test automation engineer jobs are remote?
About 55% of test automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making this one of the more remote-friendly engineering specializations. API and backend automation roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring hands-on device lab or hardware testing are more likely to require on-site work.
How do you become a test automation engineer?
Start by building a solid foundation in manual software testing so you understand what you are automating and why. Then learn a scripting language like Python or JavaScript, pick a widely used framework such as Selenium or Playwright, and build a public portfolio of working test suites. Contribute to open-source projects or add automation to a personal app to demonstrate real-world judgment, not just syntax knowledge.
Can you get hired as a test automation engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level test automation engineer roles exist, and employers hiring at that level prioritize demonstrated skills over years on a resume. Build a GitHub repository with real test suites, earn a recognized certification such as ISTQB Foundation, and apply to companies with QA apprenticeship programs or teams that allow engineers to grow from manual into automation work. Your code sample often matters more than your title history.
What does the test automation engineer interview process look like?
Most test automation engineer interviews start with a recruiter screen focused on your background and tool experience, followed by a technical phone screen where you discuss framework design or walk through past work. A take-home or live coding exercise typically follows, asking you to write tests against a sample app or API. Final rounds usually include a system design conversation about test architecture and a behavioral interview with the engineering or QA lead.
Where can I find and apply to test automation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to test automation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your framework experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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