Automated QA Lead

Eddy; Lima Metropolitana; Sur place; PEN 135 000 - 236 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tech9 is seeking an experienced Automated QA Lead to establish and lead our automated quality assurance practice from the ground up. You will design and implement scalable test automation frameworks, define QA processes, and mentor the QA team in automation strategies.

You will work with engineering, product, and leadership to ensure high-quality software delivery while driving a culture of quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with at least 3 years focused on test automation.
• Previous experience designing and implementing an automation framework from scratch.
• Experience leading QA teams or mentoring Automation Engineers.
• Strong experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar.
• Experience automating API testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or similar.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar).
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, and quality engineering principles.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with performance, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience testing REST APIs and modern web applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsabilités

• Design, build, and implement a scalable automated QA strategy from the ground up.
• Select and implement the appropriate automation tools, frameworks, and testing technologies.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications and APIs.
• Define QA standards, testing processes, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead the transition from manual to automated testing where appropriate.
• Mentor, train, and support QA Engineers in automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.
• Collaborate with developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor test coverage, quality metrics, and automation effectiveness.
• Continuously evaluate new testing tools and technologies to improve the QA process.

Connaissances

Test automation

QA leadership

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Postman

Rest Assured

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Java

C#

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Jira

TestRail

REST APIs

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Outils

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Postman

Rest Assured

Description du poste

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Automated QA Lead to establish and lead our automated quality assurance practice from the ground up. This role is responsible for designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks, defining QA processes and best practices, and mentoring the QA team in automation strategies.

You will work closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while driving a culture of quality throughout the development lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise in test automation, leadership skills, and the ability to build processes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement a scalable automated QA strategy from the ground up.


• Select and implement the appropriate automation tools, frameworks, and testing technologies.


• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications and APIs.


• Define QA standards, testing processes, and best practices across the organization.


• Lead the transition from manual to automated testing where appropriate.


• Mentor, train, and support QA Engineers in automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.


• Collaborate with developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.


• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.


• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation.


• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.


• Monitor test coverage, quality metrics, and automation effectiveness.


• Continuously evaluate new testing tools and technologies to improve the QA process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with at least 3 years focused on test automation.


• Previous experience designing and implementing an automation framework from scratch.


• Experience leading QA teams or mentoring Automation Engineers.


• Strong experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar.


• Experience automating API testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or similar.


• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#.


• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar).


• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, and quality engineering principles.


• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Azure DevOps.


• Familiarity with performance, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.


• Experience testing REST APIs and modern web applications.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• Fluent English (written and spoken).