Contractor: Lead QA Automation Engineer

Newsela

Newsela

Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
Mexico · Argentina · Brazil · Remote
Posted on Jan 22, 2025

Seeking to hire a long-term Contractor based out of Argentina or Mexico for a Principal Automation Engineer to be an expert in the development and implementation of a new test automation framework. This role focuses on building a scalable typescript/WebdriverIO/PlayWright-based automation framework, migrating existing automated tests, and adding new tests to the new framework with the help of existing QE engineers

Scope of Services:

  • Architect, develop and maintain scalable, automated frameworks and tests.
  • Building a new automation framework using TypeScript and WebdriverIO/PlayWright.
  • Responsible for developing automated regression test cases using existing automated tests and or manual test cases.
  • Build test automation from scratch at the services/API layer.
  • Collaborate with Developers, product owners, and other SDETs to strategize and build automation scripts.
  • Be an advocate for software quality throughout all phases of development.
  • Effectively communicate test status and progress to all stakeholders. You will find, document, and track bugs as needed.
  • Support production releases as needed

Skills & Experience:

  • 8+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as TypeScript and Python. Proficiency in TypeScript required.
  • 6 + years of experience developing software automation frameworks and test scripts using TypeScript/JavaScript or Python.
  • 4 + years of WebdriverIO/PlayWright experience.
  • 6 + years experience building web and mobile(appium) automated test scripts.
  • Experience with Cloud-Native technologies and platforms like AWS/GitHub Action.
  • Must have proven experience as a technical QA engineer building enterprise-level automation frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience in building automated scripts in an agile environment.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in computer science or engineering is preferred.

Please note that given the nature of the contract, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.