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QA Automation Engineer - Volunteer

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

Thank you Join the WeVote Movement WeVote has several open volunteering positions for QA Automation Engineers to help strengthen American Democracy via our Web and Mobile applications. These are ...

3B Staffing LLC

Automation/Manual QA

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

... Engineer Lead: • 5-8 years of direct experience in software quality assurance automation Proficiency developing in Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber/Gherkin, Java, JavaScript or similar automated test ...

Qualizeal

QA Automation Architect

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

Title: QA Automation Architect Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite 2-3days) Duration: Long Term Key ... DevOps, and product teams to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline. * Lead test ...

3B Staffing LLC

Automation/Manual QA

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

... Engineer Lead: • 5-8 years of direct experience in software quality assurance automation Proficiency developing in Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber/Gherkin, Java, JavaScript or similar automated test ...

Echo IT Solutions

QA Automation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Echo IT Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate QA Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves extensive experience in automation testing and collaboration with ...

Ampcus Inc

QA Automation Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team as a QA Automation Engineer, responsible for testing Point-of-Sale systems and creating automated tests to ensure quality.

Prosum

QA Automation Engineer

Glendale, CA · On-site

Job Duties - 90% Automation coding, 10% functional Testing 5+ years of experience as a QA engineer with Strong automation experience Must work in Agile teams for 2+ years Minimum of 2 years ...

Prosum

QA Automation Engineer

Glendale, CA · On-site

Qualifications Job Requirements (Minimum Requirements): • Job Duties - 90% Automation coding, 10% functional Testing • 5+ years of experience as a QA engineer with Strong automation experience ...

Tech-mex

QA Automation Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

The QA Engineer will be responsible for writing end to end automation tests by collaborating with development team and other cross functional teams. Also the employee will be working with other ...

Tech-Mex

QA Automation Engineer

Pleasanton, CA

The QA Engineer will be responsible for writing end to end automation tests by collaborating with development team and other cross functional teams. Also the employee will be working with other ...

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How much do lead qa automation engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead qa automation engineer in California is $50.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.97 and $58.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Lead QA Automation Engineer do?

A Lead QA Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automated testing processes to ensure software quality. They lead a team of QA engineers, develop test strategies, select appropriate automation tools, and create test scripts to identify defects early in the development cycle. Their role also involves collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to establish best practices and maintain high standards of software reliability. Additionally, they may mentor junior team members and help improve overall testing efficiency and coverage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead QA Automation Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead QA Automation Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of software testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in QA leadership. Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Jenkins, JUnit/TestNG, and CI/CD systems, along with certifications like ISTQB, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, leadership, and effective communication are vital soft skills for mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. These competencies ensure robust test coverage, efficient automation processes, and high-quality software delivery.

What are some common challenges Lead QA Automation Engineers face when managing automation frameworks across multiple projects?

Lead QA Automation Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency in test frameworks, ensuring scalability across diverse projects, and keeping automation suites up-to-date with rapid development changes. Balancing hands-on technical work with mentoring and coordinating a distributed QA team can also be demanding. Effective communication with developers and product managers is essential to align test coverage and prioritize automation efforts based on project goals.

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Infographic showing various Lead Qa Automation Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,596 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

QA Automation Engineer - Volunteer

We Vote

Oakland, CA • On-site, Remote

Part-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

* Fraud and phishing warning *
Please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you
Join the WeVote Movement
WeVote has several open volunteering positions for QA Automation Engineers to help strengthen American Democracy via our Web and Mobile applications. These are long-term, VOLUNTEER opportunities with an Oakland, CA-based non-profit organization. It is expected that you will commit to no less than 6 hours per week for the next six months.
About Us
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is building a movement of excellent, passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. More information at https://www.wevote.us or on Twitter @WeVote.
What You'll Do
Your role as a QA Automation Engineer is to write scripts and create automation environments for repeated tests. Using different automation tools, you will design, test, and deploy effective test automation solutions. Your goal is to automate as much of the testing effort as possible with a minimum set of code. We do also ask all everyone on our QA Automation Engineering team to do some manual testing and manual verification each week.
Who you are: Must haves.
  • You can demonstrate functional expertise with:
    • Selenium
    • Appium
    • BrowserStack
    • Java Script
    • Web Driver io
  • You want to work with an established and successful team. You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
  • You are striving for personal excellence, and want to do meaningful work that will make a difference.
  • You are located in the US
  • You have experience working in a remote team environment
  • A willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
  • You can commit to 6+ hours per week during our core team hours M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. for the next 6+ months

How to apply:
Submit your resume and include a cover letter that includes your connection to the mission at WeVote, and mention if you will be completing a BootCamp program.

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