Principal QA Automation Engineer

Seeking to hire a long-term Contractor based out of Argentina or Mexico for a Principal Automation Engineer to be an expert in the development and implementation of a new test automation framework. This role focuses on building a scalable typescript/WebdriverIO/PlayWright-based automation framework migrating existing automated tests and adding new tests to the new framework with the help of existing QE engineers

Scope of Services:

• Architect develop and maintain scalable automated frameworks and tests.

• Building a new automation framework using TypeScript and WebdriverIO/PlayWright.

• Responsible for developing automated regression test cases using existing automated tests and or manual test cases.

• Build test automation from scratch at the services/API layer.

• Collaborate with Developers product owners and other SDETs to strategize and build automation scripts.

• Be an advocate for software quality throughout all phases of development.

• Effectively communicate test status and progress to all stakeholders. You will find document and track bugs as needed.

• Support production releases as needed

Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience.

• Strong programming skills in languages such as TypeScript and Python. Proficiency in TypeScript required.

• 6 + years of experience developing software automation frameworks and test scripts using TypeScript/JavaScript or Python.

• 4 + years of WebdriverIO/PlayWright experience.

• 6 + years experience building web and mobile(appium) automated test scripts.

• Experience with Cloud-Native technologies and platforms like AWS/GitHub Action.

• Must have proven experience as a technical QA engineer building enterprise-level automation frameworks.

• Hands-on experience in building automated scripts in an agile environment.

• A Bachelor's Degree in computer science or engineering is preferred.

Please note that given the nature of the contract this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.