Senior QA Automation Engineer

CodeRoad; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 5,643,000 - 8,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid time off

Holidays off

Health insurance support

Competitive USD pay

Strong team culture

Training opportunities

Job summary

CodeRoad seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer to own the quality strategy and automated testing framework for mission-critical applications. You will build scalable test suites across API, Web, and Mobile layers with an autonomous mindset to reduce manual testing and drive a quality-first culture.

You will mentor engineers, define acceptance criteria, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid releases in a 100% remote, nearshore/offshore startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Software Quality Assurance with a heavy focus on automation.
• Advanced proficiency with automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar).
• Deep experience testing RESTful APIs using Postman, RestAssured, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium).
• Build and evolve comprehensive test suites for APIs and frontends.
• Integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines for continuous testing and rapid releases.
• Define acceptance criteria and identify risks early in the lifecycle with product teams.
• Mentor L1/L2 QA engineers and elevate team quality standards.

Skills

Automation Tools

API Testing

CI/CD

Client-facing

English Proficiency

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Appium

Postman

Job description

At Coderoad, we're more than just a software development company—we're your gateway to the global tech world. Whether you're looking to skill up or level up your career, we offer the challenges you’ve been searching for.

We provide end-to-end software development services and give you the opportunity to work on exciting, real-world projects in a supportive environment. Whether it's staff augmentation, dedicated IT teams, or general software engineering, we have opportunities for everyone to challenge themselves and take their career to the next level!

About the Role

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will own the quality strategy and automated testing framework for mission-critical applications. You will act as the primary anchor for ensuring system reliability, building scalable test suites that cover API, Web, and Mobile layers. This role requires an autonomous mindset to identify edge cases, reduce manual testing overhead, and drive a "quality-first" culture within the POD. Your success is measured by test coverage, the speed of feedback loops, and your ability to mentor engineers on modern testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Design:Lead the design and maintenance of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium).
• Test Orchestration:Build and evolve comprehensive test suites for APIs and frontends to ensure stable delivery.
• CI/CD Integration:Integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid releases.
• Quality Advocacy:Work closely with developers and product owners to define acceptance criteria and identify risks early in the lifecycle.
• Team Influence:Elevate the team’s quality standards through deep code reviews of test scripts and mentoring L1/L2 QA engineers.

Requirements

• Experience:5+ years in Software Quality Assurance with a heavy focus on automation.
• Automation Mastery:Advanced proficiency in tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
• API Testing:Deep experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
• DevOps:Understanding of Git and CI/CD integration for automated testing.
• Communication:Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) for collaboration with US-based clients.
• Environment:Mandatory experience in nearshore/offshore client-facing startup cultures.

What you’ll love

• 100% Remote
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays Off
• Health insurance assistance program
• Competitive Pay (USD)
• Excellent team culture and collaboration
• Training and learning opportunities