Test Automation Engineer

Masabi; Colombia; A distancia; COP 132.505.489 - 208.222.912; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A public transport payment solutions company is seeking a skilled Backend Test Automation Engineer for a 6-month contract, fully remote in Colombia. The ideal candidate will have expertise in testing distributed systems, strong automation skills using Java/Kotlin, and knowledge of BDD/TDD methodologies. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, performing manual and automated testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a diverse team committed to making transit accessible and fair for all.

Formación

• Experience in automated testing of complex systems.
• Ability to develop test strategies for cross-functional features.
• Independent and eager to learn new tools and methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Create comprehensive test strategies and cases based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with product management to translate new features into test cases.
• Perform manual or automated testing to identify and report bugs.

Conocimientos

Proficient in Java/Kotlin for writing automation scripts

Strong manual testing skills

CI/CD pipelines understanding

Knowledge of BDD and TDD

Collaboration with developers

Adaptability to new tools

Herramientas

Kafka

AWS services

Descripción del empleo

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About Masabi

At Masabi, we’re powering the journeys of millions by making public transport payments simple, accessible, and seamless, whether through a mobile app, a ticket machine, or tapping a bank card. Our Justride platform is live in over 250 cities worldwide, and we partner with leaders like Uber, Moovit and Transit to drive the future of fare collection. Your journey matters too. At Masabi, you’ll join a team of innovators with the tools and support to build the career you want.

The Role

// As part of our continued growth into new regions, we are building new functionality and onboarding customers and partners at an ever-increasing rate.

We are seeking a skilled Backend Test Automation Engineer with expertise in testing distributed systems using a combination of RESTful and event-driven architecture. This role combines strong backend automation skills with the ability to perform manual end-to-end testing of complex features across systems. Join our QA team to play a key role in ensuring exceptional software quality.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend.

Location

// This is a fully remote role for candidates based in Colombia only.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test strategies and cases for testing applications based on customer requirements
• Review and enhance test strategies and cases, adding value to end-to-end testing plans
• Collaborate with product management to translate new features into test cases
• Review, analyse requirements and technical design documents providing timely feedback
• Support teammates by sharing knowledge and learning from each other
• Perform manual or automated e2e testing to identify and report bugs, ensuring high-quality software
• Convert manual test cases into automated scripts and maintain existing test frameworks

About You

• Proficient in Java/Kotlin for writing and maintaining automation scripts
• Familiar with Kafka connectors, consumers, and producers
• Strong manual testing skills with experience in automated testing of complex systems
• Skilled in developing test strategies and cases for cross-functional features in complex environments, ensuring appropriate test coverage across the delivery cycle
• Collaborative with developers on testing features and advocating for QA processes
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of test automation into deployment workflows
• Knowledgeable in BDD and TDD, with the ability to explain their concepts effectively
• Independent, adaptable, and eager to learn new tools and methodologies
• Able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, advocating for QA best practices

Nice to Have

• ISTQB Certification
• Interest in expanding knowledge of the entire system beyond daily responsibilities
• Experience with performance and load testing
• Familiarity with AWS services
• Ability to visualise and articulate improvements to continuously evolve test strategies
• Knowledge of agile methodologies like SCRUM and KANBAN

// Careers at Masabi are for people going places, driven by the mission to make transit fair and accessible for all. We’re a diverse team of innovators who lead with purpose, move with empathy, and support one another every step of the way. We believe in journeys made simple, for riders and for our people. Whoever you are, just be yourself. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. We’re already powering journeys. Ready to start yours?

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Quality Assurance and Engineering

Industries

• Urban Transit Services, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

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