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Northern Base

QE Automation Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

QE Automation Engineer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills We are seeking an experienced ... Strong hands-on experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, and Test Automation. * Strong ...

ClifyX

QE Automation Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Job Summary : ClifyX is a company seeking a QE Automation Engineer to enhance their quality ... of testing strategies and methodologies, exposure to test harnesses is a plus. • Solid QE ...

Enexus Global

QE Automation

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Strong experience with REST API testing, with working knowledge of API automation concepts * Hands on Postman experience, including automated collections, scripting, and regression workflows

Georgia IT, Inc.

Automation Tester-Austin, TX

Austin, TX · On-site

$45.50 - $60.25/hr

Georgia IT, Inc. is seeking an Automation Tester to join their team ... The role requires QE engineers with strong automation experience, particularly in Selenium and Java ...

Computer Futures

Automation Tester

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$44.25 - $58.50/hr

... lead/QE to maintain automation test library • Understand and adhere to documentation standards Qualifications : Required : • Bachelor's degree from a four year university and 5 years of ...

Computer Futures

Automation Tester

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$44.25 - $58.50/hr

... different types of testing including functional, regression, and integration. Duties and ... QE to maintain automation test library Understand and adhere to documentation standards ...

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How much do qe automation tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for qe automation tester 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 Qe Automation Tester vs Manual Tester?

AspectQe Automation TesterManual Tester
CertificationsISTQB, Certified Automation TesterISTQB, Certified Tester
Work EnvironmentAutomation tools, scripting, test automation frameworksManual testing, test case execution
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and maintaining automated test scriptsExecuting test cases manually and reporting bugs
Industry UsageSoftware development, QA teams focusing on automationBroader QA roles, including manual testing

The Qe Automation Tester specializes in creating automated test scripts and using automation tools, while the Manual Tester focuses on executing test cases manually. Both roles are essential in quality assurance, but Qe Automation Testers are more involved with automation frameworks, whereas Manual Testers handle exploratory and manual testing tasks.

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Infographic showing various Qe Automation Tester job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 93% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,656 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

QE Automation Engineer

New York, NY • On-site

Northern Base
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Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber.

  • Develop automated test suites for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing of web applications.

  • Execute automated tests, analyze failures, and communicate defects to development teams.

Job description

Job Description
QE Automation Engineer
 
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
We are seeking an experienced Automation Quality Engineer (QE) with strong expertise in test automation using Selenium and Cucumber. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks and ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
The role requires strong hands-on automation experience, programming skills, knowledge of modern testing methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, business analysts, and other QE engineers in an Agile environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, and Test Automation.
• Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver for web application automation.
• Strong experience with Cucumber and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Java.
• Strong understanding of Gherkin syntax, feature files, step definitions, hooks, and Cucumber test execution.
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks using patterns such as Page Object Model (POM).
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.
• Experience with build and dependency-management tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Experience with REST API testing using tools/frameworks such as REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent.
• Experience working with Git-based source control and branching strategies.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
• Good understanding of SQL and relational databases for backend data validation.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, including functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, smoke, and negative testing.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC/STLC processes. 
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber.
• Develop automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites for web-based applications.
• Create and maintain BDD feature files and scenarios using Gherkin/Cucumber based on business and functional requirements.
• Develop reusable automation components, utilities, page objects, and test libraries.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze failures, identify root causes, and communicate defects to development teams.
• Inte grate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster feedback.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define appropriate test strategies.
• Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Identify appropriate candidates for automation and continuously improve automation coverage.
• Perform API and service-level testing and validate integrations between application components.
• Develop and maintain test data required for automated and manual testing.
• Perform database validation using SQL queries where required.
• Track defects through resolution and perform regression testing to validate fixes.
• Analyze automation execution results and provide clear quality metrics and test reports.
• Troubleshoot complex application and automation issues using logs, debugging tools, and other diagnostic techniques.
• Conduct code reviews for automation scripts and ensure adherence to coding standards and automation best practices.
• Continuously improve test frameworks, processes, execution efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Work closely with engineering teams to promote shift-left testing and quality engineering practices throughout the SDLC.