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Junior Qa Automation Test Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead QA Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Lead QA Automation Test Engineer Contract Type / Duration: 3 month with potential to extend or ... Mentor and guide junior QA engineers * Participate in agile ceremonies and cross-functional reviews ...

Need QA Automation Test Engineer for long term contract role with the following skills, * Framework Development & Maintenance : Build, enhance, and maintain scalable automation frameworks from the ...

Create and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools ... Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to best automation practices. Required Skills * 13+ years ...

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... junior QA engineers. Core Responsibilities • Quality Strategy & Delivery Ownership ... Define and execute test strategies for assigned features or services * Own validation from ...

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Title: QA Automation Test Lead Location: Phoenix, AZ Duration: Long Term Interview Type: WebEx ... Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead automation engineer ...

Automated Test Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$46.25 - $61/hr

SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Automated Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Test ... Ability to mentor and guide junior testers PLUG IN to CYMERTEK - And design your future... YOUR ...

Automated Test Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$46.75 - $62/hr

SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Automated Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Test ... Ability to mentor and guide junior testers PLUG IN to CYMERTEK - And design your future... YOUR ...

Automated Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$47.50 - $62.75/hr

SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Automated Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Test ... Ability to mentor and guide junior testers PLUG IN to CYMERTEK - And design your future... YOUR ...

Automated Test Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$45.50 - $60/hr

SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Automated Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Test ... Ability to mentor and guide junior testers PLUG IN to CYMERTEK - And design your future... YOUR ...

Mentor and support jr. QA team members * Communicate progress, risks, and KPI trends to leadership ... Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred) * Experience ...

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How much do junior qa automation test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior qa automation test engineer in the United States is $74,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectJunior Qa Automation Test EngineerManual Qa Tester
CertificationsISTQB, Automation tools certificationsISTQB, Testing certifications
Work EnvironmentAutomation frameworks, scriptingTest case execution, defect reporting
Industry UsageSoftware development, tech companiesSoftware, web applications, mobile apps

The Junior Qa Automation Test Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining automated test scripts, requiring knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages. In contrast, a Manual Qa Tester primarily executes test cases manually without automation. Both roles are essential in quality assurance, but automation engineers handle repetitive testing tasks, while manual testers focus on exploratory testing and usability assessments.

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Lead QA Engineer

Lead QA Engineer

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Saint Louis, MO • Remote

$50 - $55/hr

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Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Lead QA Automation Test Engineer

Contract Type / Duration: 3 month with potential to extend or convert

Rocation: Remote – USA
Preferred Locations: Missouri, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, Illinois, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Arizona, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New York, Maryland
Work Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
 


Job Summary

The Lead QA Automation Test Engineer will lead the design, development, and execution of automated and manual testing solutions to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This role partners closely with development and agile scrum teams to define testing strategies, automate acceptance criteria, identify defects, and promote best practices across the organization.


Top Required Skills (Ranked)
  1. Test Automation & API Testing – Selenium, Cypress, Postman; REST/SOAP services

  2. Test Management & Tools – Jira, qTest, HP ALM

  3. Programming & Data Skills – JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL (advanced querying)


Additional Required Experience
  • 5–7 years of hands-on software quality assurance experience

  • Strong experience designing and executing automated test frameworks

  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., SVN)

  • Solid understanding of web services and API testing

  • Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams

  • Strong communication skills and comfort aligning testing goals across teams


Preferred / Nice to Have
  • Healthcare or claims domain experience

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

  • ISTQB Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)


Education
  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Master’s degree in a technical or quantitative field preferred


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, maintenance, and execution of automated test scripts

  • Translate acceptance criteria into automated and manual test cases

  • Execute functional, regression, and API testing

  • Review test automation code and promote best practices

  • Analyze test results, document defects, and verify resolutions

  • Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines

  • Develop and maintain quality standards, procedures, and metrics

  • Create clear testing and status reports for project stakeholders

  • Mentor and guide junior QA engineers

  • Participate in agile ceremonies and cross-functional reviews


Performance Expectations
  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software through thorough testing

  • Maintain testing artifacts and documentation aligned with quality standards

  • Continuously improve testing processes and automation coverage