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Zortech Solutions

Automation Test Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$45 - $59.25/hr

Automation Test Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC OR Jersey City, NJ Primary Skills: Expertise in Selenium Test automation Experience in treasury domain or capital market domain is a must. Excellent ...

Diverse Lynx

Automation Test Engineer

Bothell, WA · On-site

$52.25 - $69/hr

Automation Test Engineer Work Location : Bothell, WA 98011 - Hybrid Contract duration: 6 Months Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes Interview: In-Person Job Details: Must ...

New

Diverse Lynx

Automation Test Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$45.50 - $60.25/hr

Automation Test Engineer Work Location: Austin, TX 78753 Do you have a preferred interview schedule?: PST Day time - 10 AM - 5 PM Would you require the candidates to meet you for an in-person ...

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CACI International, Inc.

Automation Test Engineer

$47 - $62.25/hr

Automation Test Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:

CACI International

Automation Test Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$47.75 - $63.25/hr

Automation Test Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:

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QualiTest Group

Automation Test Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$53.50 - $70.75/hr

Automation Test Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer who brings together strong technical automation expertise, deep business acumen, and practical application of AI ...

Georgia IT Inc

Automation Test Engineer-Remote

$48/hr

Automation Test Engineer Location: Baton Rouge, LA-Remote Duration: 6 Months Rate: DOE $48/hr. On w2 US Citizen and Green Card only Description: Work with the App-Dev team(s) to collaboratively ...

United IT Solutions

Automation Test Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$44.25 - $58.50/hr

Role: Automation Test Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH // Atlanta, GA // Jacksonville ,FL Exp: 10+ years * 5+ years knowledge of Automation Testing frameworks for APIs and UI and strong ...

United IT

Automation Test Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$44.25 - $58.25/hr

Automation Test Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH // Atlanta, GA // Jacksonville, FL Exp: 10+ years * 5+ years knowledge of Automation Testing frameworks for APIs and UI and strong understanding of ...

Samprasoft

Automation Test Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$52.50 - $69.25/hr

Test Engineer The Research and Machine Intelligence Eng Prod (Engineering Productivity) group needs a Test Engineer to help develop test automation frameworks for unique research-related products.

MphasiS Corporation USA

Automation Test Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$45 - $59.25/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer - Automation to join our dynamic software testing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Software Development Engineer in Test ...

ECS

Automation Test Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$47 - $62.25/hr

They are seeking an Automation Test Engineer to design and maintain automated test infrastructure for the War Data Platform, ensuring software quality and security compliance across multiple ...

Qualitest Group

Automation Test Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer who brings together strong technical automation expertise, deep business acumen, and practical application of AI-driven quality engineering ...

Software Technology Inc

Automation Test Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47.50 - $62.75/hr

Test Automation Engineer Designing and developing test automation scripts. Convert manual tests to automated tests. Using test automation guidelines. Researching issues in software through testing.

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How much do automation test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for automation test engineer in the United States is $51.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.23 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automation Test Engineer vs Manual Tester?

AspectAutomation Test EngineerManual Tester
Primary RoleDesigns, develops, and executes automated test scripts to ensure software qualityPerforms manual testing to identify bugs and verify functionality
Required SkillsProgramming, scripting, automation tools (e.g., Selenium, QTP)Test case execution, attention to detail, understanding of testing processes
Work EnvironmentOften works with automation frameworks, coding environmentsPrimarily manual testing sessions, documentation
CertificationsISTQB, Certified Automation Tester, relevant programming certificationsISTQB, Foundation Level Testing certifications

Automation Test Engineers focus on creating automated tests to improve efficiency, while Manual Testers perform hands-on testing without automation. Both roles are essential for comprehensive software testing, but they differ in skills, tools, and methods used.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Automation Test Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Automation Test Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, programming/scripting languages (such as Python, Java, or JavaScript), and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automation frameworks (like Selenium, Appium, or Cypress), CI/CD tools, and knowledge of test management systems are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you identify defects and collaborate with development teams. These capabilities ensure robust, efficient, and scalable testing processes that improve software quality and accelerate release cycles.

What are Automation Test Engineers?

Automation Test Engineers are professionals who design, develop, and implement automated testing solutions to ensure the quality of software applications. They use specialized tools and scripts to automate repetitive testing tasks, making the software testing process faster, more reliable, and efficient. Their responsibilities include creating test scripts, maintaining test frameworks, identifying bugs, and working closely with development teams to improve product quality. Automation Test Engineers often have expertise in programming languages, testing tools, and continuous integration systems.

What are some common challenges Automation Test Engineers face when integrating test automation into existing development workflows?

Automation Test Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring test scripts remain maintainable as applications evolve, aligning automated tests with frequently changing requirements, and integrating automation tools with CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with developers and DevOps teams is crucial to ensure seamless test execution and quick feedback. Additionally, balancing the creation of robust test cases without over-automation and maintaining test data integrity can be ongoing hurdles in a dynamic development environment.

What Does an Automation Test Engineer Do?

As an automation test engineer, your duties are to design and develop automated strategies used to identify bugs and other issues with software before commercial launch. Your responsibilities include creating scripts and test cases that automatically assess whether or not the product works according to specification. You work closely with software developers and other computer engineers to ensure that the software is stable and report to the development team when you find issues with the programs.

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Infographic showing various Automation Test Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,656 per year, or $51.3 per hour.
Sr Automation Test Engineer

Sr Automation Test Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Detroit, MI

$45.50 - $60.25/hr

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Posted 16 days ago

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Job Description Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Sr. Automation Test Engineer, a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients. Sr.

Automation Test Engineer Location: Detroit, MI - 3 days in office Duration: 12 months then eligible for Contract renewal Role Type: W2 contract engagement Top Skills: 7+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering. 5+ years of experience building automation frameworks from scratch. Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (mandatory).

Strong experience using Browser Stack for cross-browser and mobile testing(Appium) (mandatory). This is a W2 Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 ONLY; there is NO C2C/NO 1099 eligibility for this position. Job Summary Senior Automation Engineer (Web & Mobile) We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer to design and implement a scalable automation framework for web and native mobile applications.

This role will support automation strategy, build the framework from scratch, and train QA engineers to adopt automation best practices. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with modern automation tools, CI/CD integration, and the ability to mentor teams transitioning from manual testing to automation. Key Responsibilities Automation Framework Development Design and implement a scalable automation framework from scratch for both web and native mobile applications.

Establish coding standards, reusable components, and best practices for automation. Implement maintainable architecture patterns such as Page Object Model / Screen Object Model. Ensure automation frameworks are scalable, reliable, and easy to maintain.

Web Automation Develop automated UI tests using Playwright. Implement cross-browser testing and stable test execution strategies. Ensure automation coverage for critical regression and end-to-end scenarios.

Mobile Automation Build automation for native iOS and Android apps using tools such as Appium or similar frameworks. Integrate tests with device cloud platforms like BrowserStack. Manage testing across multiple devices, OS versions, and screen sizes.

CI/CD Integration (Nice to have) Integrate automation tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar). Ensure automated tests run on pull requests, nightly builds, and release pipelines. Maintain test stability and minimize flaky tests

Test Reporting & Quality Insights Implement reporting dashboards using tools such as Allure Report or similar reporting systems. Provide insights on test coverage, failure trends, and product quality metrics. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering.

5+ years of experience building automation frameworks from scratch. Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (mandatory). Strong experience using Browser Stack for cross-browser and mobile testing (mandatory).

Experience implementing web UI automation and end-to-end testing. Hands-on experience with mobile automation frameworks such as Appium. Strong programming experience in JavaScript / TypeScript / Python / Java.

Experience in integrating automation tests into CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of automation design patterns and maintainable test architecture. Experience with Git workflows and automated testing on pull requests.

Nice to Have Experience with performance and load testing using tools such as k6 or Apache JMeter. Experience with API automation testing. Experience working with Agile / DevOps teams.

Experience implementing test reporting dashboards and quality metrics. "Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process."

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