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Remote Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Lead QA Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Remote - USA Preferred Locations: Missouri, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, Illinois, Georgia, South ... QA Automation Test Engineer will lead the design, development, and execution of automated and ...

The Senior QA Engineer verifies software products and systems to ensure they are functioning as ... Remote Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to ...

As a QA Engineer, you'll own test planning, functional and exploratory testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across zerohash's product stack. This is an opportunity to shape testing practices ...

As a QA Engineer, you'll own test planning, functional and exploratory testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across zerohash's product stack. This is an opportunity to shape testing practices ...

The Quality Assurance Engineer delivers quality assurance for assigned product areas and is responsible for owning quality outcomes from test planning through release validation. The position ...

We are looking for a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer for an exciting remote opportunity based in Miami. Our client is a leader in Web3 innovation, developing cutting-edge applications in ...

... remote, disconnected, and extreme environments. Reveal is the Digital Arms Room for the Modern ... About the Role We're looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer who thrives on finding issues before ...

Manual QA

Knoxville, TN · Remote

$35 - $38/hr

Apply now: QA Engineer, location is Remote (EST Hours). The start date is ASAP for this contract position. Job Title: QA Engineer Location-Type: Remote (Must live in EST or CST time zone and be ...

Lead QA Engineer

$132K/yr

The Lead QA Engineer will own the QA process for software products, leading manual and automated testing efforts, and mentoring junior team members while collaborating closely with cross-functional ...

Hybrid - onsite and remote Overview Join a collaborative and innovation-driven medical technology organization as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, where you'll play a key role in ensuring product ...

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How much do remote principal quality assurance engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal quality assurance engineer in the United States is $125,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Principal Quality Assurance Engineer vs Remote Senior Quality Assurance Engineer?

AspectRemote Principal Quality Assurance EngineerRemote Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires 8+ years of experience, relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB), and advanced QA knowledgeUsually 5+ years of experience, relevant certifications, and strong QA skills
Work EnvironmentLeads QA strategies, oversees teams, and collaborates across departmentsExecutes testing, mentors junior staff, and supports QA processes
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large tech companies, SaaS, and enterprise software firmsCommon in software development, startups, and mid-sized tech firms

The Remote Principal Quality Assurance Engineer typically holds a higher leadership role, overseeing QA strategies and teams, while the Remote Senior Quality Assurance Engineer focuses on executing testing and mentoring. Both roles require strong QA expertise, but the principal position involves more strategic responsibilities.

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Lead QA Engineer

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Saint Louis, MO • Remote

$50 - $55/hr

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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