QA Automation Lead

Applaudo; Colombia; Remote; COP 66,960,000 - 111,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Celebrations

Entertainment area

Great work environment

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A leading digital studio in Colombia seeks an experienced QA Automation Lead to design testing procedures and strategies for software applications. The role involves mentoring QA team members, leading testing initiatives, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have knowledge of automation and agile methodologies, along with ISTQB certification. Benefits include a great work environment and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in QA automation and manual testing.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to mentor and enhance team performance.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach QA team members.
• Lead manual and automated testing initiatives.
• Define and manage test strategies for new features.

Skills

Knowledge of automation methodologies

Understanding of agile methodologies (SCRUM)

ISTQB certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Lead with a keen eye for detail to design testing procedures and automation strategies for our customer’s software applications. This is a temporary opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach QA team members, supporting their growth and improving overall team performance.
• Lead manual and automated testing initiatives, ensuring QA strategies align with project requirements.
• Research, propose, and implement new tools and technologies to improve QA efficiency and processes.
• Define and manage test strategies, test plans, and test scenarios for new features, enhancements, and releases.
• Oversee defect logging, triage, and resolution tracking, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve complex issues within service-level agreements.
• Identify and drive automation opportunities across projects, ensuring integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop, document, and maintain QA processes, methodologies, and updated test cases.
• Monitor test progress, deliver test reports, and introduce QA metrics to evaluate quality and progress.
• Stay current on industry best practices, software changes, and evolving QA standards.
• Motivate team members to meet individual, team, and departmental objectives.

Qualifications

Knowledge of automation and agile methodologies (SCRUM), ISTQB certification (CFTL is a plus).

Additional Information

Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and teamwork are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.

Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!

We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer are thoughtfully designed to recognize commitment and excellence.

Benefits

• Work from home
• Celebrations
• Entertainment area
• Great work environment
• Private medical insurance

*Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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