Senior QA Automation Engineer

Dept; Buenos Aires; Híbrido; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DEPT® is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to drive quality assurance for digital products. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in test automation using tools like Cypress and Selenium along with an understanding of SQL and CI/CD processes. Join a pioneering agency committed to innovation and diversity, working collaboratively across global teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

Formación

• 4-8 years of experience in QA automation or similar roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and own QA efforts.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain robust automated tests for web, mobile, and API.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers.
• Document and troubleshoot bugs, working cross-functionally.

Conocimientos

Automation frameworks (Cypress, Selenium, Playwright)

API testing (Pytest)

SQL concepts

CI/CD workflows

Clear communication

Herramientas

Jira

Git

Descripción del empleo

WHY DEPT?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients’ problems, no matter where you are in the world.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build and maintain robust automated tests for web (Cypress, Selenium, Playwright), mobile (Appium), and API (Pytest).
• Contribute to the definition and execution of QA strategies for digital products across diverse tech stacks.
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product managers to refine features and define testable acceptance criteria.
• Execute exploratory and manual testing when needed to identify issues early.
• Integrate and maintain test automation in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Document and troubleshoot bugs, working cross-functionally to support fixes.
• Promote QA best practices and contribute to a culture of quality.

WHAT YOU BRING (Baseline)

• 4-8 years of experience in QA automation or similar roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as:
• Cypress (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Selenium / Playwright (JavaScript or Python)
• Appium for mobile
• Pytest for backend/API testing
• Solid understanding of TypeScript, SQL/DB concepts, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with tools like Jira, Git, and code review processes.
• Clear and collaborative communication style, with a team-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently and own QA efforts within cross-functional squads.

BONUS POINTS (Nice to Have, and Willing to Learn)

• Experience testing SPAs (React, Angular, Vue).
• Experience with GenAI is highly desired
• Exposure to CMS/CRM/commerce platforms like Shopify, Salesforce, or AEM.
• Familiarity with performance testing (e.g., k6, JMeter).
• Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Interest in mentoring or knowledge sharing.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Creative Technologists – You appreciate design and user experience as much as clean code
• Client Empathy – You can translate between business goals and technical architecture
• Curiosity & Initiative – You keep up with new tools, challenge assumptions, and love to learn

Collaborative Spirit – You value diversity of thought and the team effort behind great work

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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