Test Automation Architect

Company Description

Balsam Brands is a global, eCommerce retailer with roots in seasonal, Christmas, and home décor. We are thrilled to extend our reach into Mexico City, bringing the magic of the holidays to a vibrant new location. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future and trajectory of our company right here in Mexico City!

Why Balsam Brands? At Balsam Brands, we're not just a company. Our people-first approach means that you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a community that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We've been sharing joy across the globe, with growing teams in Boise, ID, Redwood City, CA, Dublin, IE, and Manila, PH. Now, we're excited to welcome talent from the heart of Mexico City, MX!

Our Mission: Create Joy Together. Join us in empowering our team and partners to love what they do. At Balsam Brands, we're about more than just the products we sell; we're about creating experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends. Your work will contribute to our larger mission of giving back to our families and communities in impactful ways.

When you join Balsam Brands in Mexico City, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a culture of caring and interesting people doing challenging work to grow together to delight our customers. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and encouraged to bring their best selves to work every day.

Ready to be a part of the joy? Explore more about the Test Automation Architect role below and apply today!

Job Description

This full-time position reports to the Director of QA and has been categorized as a teleworker position. Teleworkers do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from home. It is required for teleworkers to reside in the metropolitan Mexico City area, as we will require attendance for occasional in-person events. To ensure sufficient overlap with functional and cross-functional team members globally, some flexibility with this role's regular work schedule will be required. Most of our teams have overlap with early morning and/or early evening PST. Specific scheduling needs for this role will be discussed in the initial interview.

What you’ll do:

• Define and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy aligned with overall QA and development strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and recommend appropriate automation solutions
• Architect, design, and develop scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks
• Implement best practices for code structure, reusability, and maintainability in automation code
• Evaluate and select appropriate test automation tools and technologies based on project requirements and industry best practices
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline
• Provide training and mentorship to QA and development teams on test automation best practices
• Participate in agile ceremonies like scrum meetings, sprint planning, and project retrospectives and provides feedback
• Develop scripts using Java/JavaScript/ Python
• Perform E2E manual test scenarios when necessary
• Facilitate setting up automation and performance testing competency

What you bring to the table:

• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in test automation and proven experience as a Test Automation Architect
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Java Script
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, PlayWright, TestComplete, JUnit, TestNG, Serenity, etc.
• Must have eCommerce retail experience
• Adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools
• Ability to analyze complex software systems and identify areas suitable for automation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Relevant certifications in test automation or software testing are a plus
• Familiarity with cloud based testing environments and tools
• Accustomed to Agile Development

Location and Travel: At Balsam Brands, we believe that time spent together, in-person, collaborating and building relationships is important. To be considered for this role, candidates must live within the metropolitan Mexico City area in order to attend team meetings, offsites, or learning and development opportunities. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time within the metropolitan Mexico City area.

Notes: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), indefinite position with benefits. Candidates must be Mexican nationals to be eligible for this position; this screening question will be asked during the application process. Velocity Global is the Employer of Record for Balsam Brands' Mexico City location, and you will be employed and provided benefits under their payroll. Balsam Brands has partnered with Velocity Global to act as your Employer of Record to ensure your employment will comply with all local laws and regulations and you will receive an exceptional employment experience.

• Check out our flagship brand, Balsam Hill: www.balsamhill.com
• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes2023 
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
• Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/balsambrands-glassdoor

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive compensation; salary is reviewed yearly and may be adjusted as part of the normal compensation review process
• Career development and growth opportunities; access to online learning solutions and annual stipend for continuous learning
• Fully remote work and flexible schedule
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment; learn and share best practices around the globe
• Government mandated benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, SAR, 50% vacation premium)
• Healthcare coverage provided for the employee and dependents
• Life insurance provided for the employee
• Monthly grocery coupons
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet services 
• 20 days Christmas bonus
• Paid Time Off: Official Mexican holidays and 12 vacation days (increases with years of service), plus additional wellness days available at start of employment 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.