Entry Level Test Automation Engineer Jobs
New grad test automation engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Goken, Swift, and SpaceX hiring at this level now.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Test Automation Engineer develops automated tests to validate the functionality of applications systems across various applications such as web, mobile, and mainframe.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participates in developing acceptance criteria, test design, and automation recommendations in the early phases of projects
- Qualifies tests shortlisted for automation; influences teams to develop atomic and autonomous tests
- Automates functional and Application Programming Interface (API) tests to validate the production readiness of software applications
- Integrates automated tests into Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline
- Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results
- Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with various teams to achieve desired outcomes
- Stays abreast of latest trends in testing automation industry
- Participates in PI planning, sprint planning, and daily standup meetings with project/development teams
- Supports automation testing needs of new projects, infrastructure upgrades, and application upgrades/enhancements
- Maintains documentation for testing activities and cases
- Collaborates with peers to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy
- Remains abreast of trends in testing tools and strategies
- Assists with complex testing projects
- Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
- May perform manual testing of applications
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in test automation and/or software development
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, Statistics, Math, or related field
- Experience creating relational database queries and analyzing data
- Experience using API’s (e.g. SOAP/REST) to get/post the required information from/to other interfaces
- Experience utilizing Power BI and CI/CD tools
- Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies
- Experience with C# - NUnit – RestSharp, or Java – TestNG – RestAssured, Postman as well as Bamboo, GIT, Artifactory, JIRA, and Confluence
- Experience with testing in containerized environments (e.g. Docker)
- Experience with various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as C#, Visual Studio, Java, Eclipse, or IntelliJ
- Knowledge of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous testing practices
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to collaborate with other team members and teams
- Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive data-driven solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Please Note
- A minimum of three days working in the office is required.
- Proximity to Hoover, AL required.
This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Operations Center
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Test Automation Engineer develops automated tests to validate the functionality of applications systems across various applications such as web, mobile, and mainframe.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participates in developing acceptance criteria, test design, and automation recommendations in the early phases of projects
- Qualifies tests shortlisted for automation; influences teams to develop atomic and autonomous tests
- Automates functional and Application Programming Interface (API) tests to validate the production readiness of software applications
- Integrates automated tests into Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline
- Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results
- Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with various teams to achieve desired outcomes
- Stays abreast of latest trends in testing automation industry
- Participates in PI planning, sprint planning, and daily standup meetings with project/development teams
- Supports automation testing needs of new projects, infrastructure upgrades, and application upgrades/enhancements
- Maintains documentation for testing activities and cases
- Collaborates with peers to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy
- Remains abreast of trends in testing tools and strategies
- Assists with complex testing projects
- Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
- May perform manual testing of applications
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in test automation and/or software development
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, Statistics, Math, or related field
- Experience creating relational database queries and analyzing data
- Experience using API’s (e.g. SOAP/REST) to get/post the required information from/to other interfaces
- Experience utilizing Power BI and CI/CD tools
- Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies
- Experience with C# - NUnit – RestSharp, or Java – TestNG – RestAssured, Postman as well as Bamboo, GIT, Artifactory, JIRA, and Confluence
- Experience with testing in containerized environments (e.g. Docker)
- Experience with various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as C#, Visual Studio, Java, Eclipse, or IntelliJ
- Knowledge of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous testing practices
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to collaborate with other team members and teams
- Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
- Ability to research, analyze data, and derive data-driven solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Please Note
- A minimum of three days working in the office is required.
- Proximity to Hoover, AL required.
This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target: Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Operations Center
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Entry Level Test Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level test automation engineer job?
Build hands-on experience with at least one automation framework like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright and push that work to a public repository. Employers hiring at this level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate working test scripts, even from personal or academic projects. Familiarity with a programming language such as Python or Java and basic CI/CD concepts gives you a clear edge over candidates with no practical examples to show.
Which companies hire entry level test automation engineers?
Companies hiring entry level test automation engineers right now include Goken, Swift, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers, including fast-growing startups building their QA function from scratch and established enterprises expanding quality engineering teams.
Are there remote entry level test automation engineer jobs?
Yes, though the share varies by employer and location. About 38% of entry level test automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making this one of the more accessible fields for candidates who need flexibility. On-site roles still exist, particularly at companies that prefer junior engineers to work closely with senior teammates during ramp-up.
Are these new grad test automation engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior test automation engineer roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internship work, coursework projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time professional history. Look for postings that mention training programs, mentorship, or that list skills rather than years as the primary qualification.
Which industries hire the most entry level test automation engineers?
Entry Level test automation engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they ship software continuously and need engineers who can build and maintain automated test coverage to keep up with fast release cycles.