QA Automation Engineer (A)

Blue Coding specializes in hiring excellent developers from across Latin America for clients in the United States and Canada. They are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to work on a long-term migration and modernization project for a client, focusing on developing and maintaining automated test scripts while balancing manual QA work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing using Playwright
• Convert repeatable manual test cases into automated tests to improve efficiency and coverage
• Execute automated test suites and review results to identify failures and defects
• Perform manual QA testing alongside automation work, maintaining a balanced approach as automation coverage scales
• Monitor automated test runs and report failures or inconsistencies in Qase
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Identify, document, and track defects in Jira with clear reproduction steps
• Support regression and release testing activities throughout the ongoing migration project
• Perform API and data validation to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Support CI pipeline execution of automated tests and contribute improvement ideas
• Document test cases, test procedures, and known issues in Qase
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Stay current with testing tools and quality practices relevant to the team’s environment

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing, with at least 1 year in test automation
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (strongly preferred) or comparable tools such as Selenium or Cypress
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, JavaScript is a strong plus given the team's Vue.js stack
• Familiarity with C#, DHTMLX, and/or Vue.js to understand the applications under test (deep coding knowledge is not required)
• Experience with Qase or similar test management tools (e.g., Xray, Zephyr, TestRail)
• Experience working with Jira for defect tracking and GitHub for version control and pipeline integration
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, QA principles, and SDLC
• Ability to create thorough, effective test cases and identify edge cases and risk areas
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, proactivity and clear communication are critical for this role
• Self-motivated and able to work independently; this role requires someone who drives their own quality outcomes
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant certifications, such as ISTQB, are a plus