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Test Automation Engineer: Facts, Skills, and Next Paths

Test Automation Engineers design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to verify software quality. They work with development teams to integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and execute both manual and automated tests to catch defects early.

Core responsibilities include creating test strategies, writing automated test scripts in tools like Selenium and Cucumber, and collaborating with developers, product teams, and operations to resolve issues. For example, engineers at SAIC and NTT DATA provide testing support on agile projects and analyze complex requirements to design comprehensive test plans. At DXC Technology, they build automated testing solutions for mission-critical systems.

The median salary for Test Automation Engineers is approximately $134,932. The most requested skills in current job postings are Test Automation (100%), Automation (100%), Agile/Scrum (90%), and Quality Assurance & Testing (80%).

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$109,190 – $168,389

median $134,932

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Who's hiring

DXC Technology, SAIC, NTT DATA North America

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In demand right nowTest Automation · 100%Automation · 100%Agile/Scrum · 90%Quality Assurance & Testing · 80%CI/CD · 70%Unit Testing · 70%Version Control · 70%Scripting · 60%

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Why People Explore Test Automation Engineer

High Impact Visibility

Test Automation Engineers sit at a critical intersection in the organization. Your work directly ties to key business metrics — making your impact visible across teams and to leadership.

Resume Signal

The skills behind Test Automation Engineer — Test Automation, Automation, Agile/Scrum — give you concrete language for resumes, interviews, and adjacent roles.