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QA Automation Engineer
Location
Costa Rica
Posted
109 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
QA Automation Engineer
Propelus
• Develop and maintain high-quality automated test scripts. You will design automation frameworks that make our testing faster and more reliable over time. • Lead the effort to identify high-risk areas in our software. You will execute regression suites and analyze results to ensure no critical defects reach our users. • Collaborate with developers to optimize our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that automated tests provide immediate and helpful feedback. • Analyze test metrics and results to suggest process improvements. You will maintain test environments and data to keep our "documentation-first" culture strong. • Participate in cross-functional meetings to advocate for quality and mentor junior team members on automation best practices.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years in Software QA or a related field, with a strong focus on test automation.
- Proficiency in writing test plans and scripts. You have a foundational knowledge of automation tools, scripting languages, and modern testing frameworks.
- Ability to leverage generative AI and other tools to solve complex testing problems and increase team productivity.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, with a high attention to detail and the ability to explain technical risks clearly.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience. ISTQB certification is a plus.
Benefits
- Awarded one of BuiltIn's 2025 Best Places to Work and honored as a Silver Stevie® Award Winner in the 2025 Stevie Awards For Great Employers.
- Professional development allowance to help you grow in the ways that mean the most to you.
- Flexibility for balancing work with the rest of life and ample PTO, including paid time off for volunteering, your birthday, and becoming a new parent.
- 401K with company matching, as well as financial planning education and resources for US Employees.
- Employees can choose from HSA, FSA, and traditional insurance options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for themselves and dependents for US Employees.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): We support personal well-being by offering an annual lifestyle spending account that you can use for what matters most to you—whether it’s a gym membership, a meditation app, WFH equipment, or fresh produce delivered to your door for US Employees.
- Your health is our top priority! We cover 100% of your health insurance premiums for LATAM Employees. Our plans include national and international coverage, so you're protected no matter where you are.
- Propelus Flex Club: Our flexible benefits platform gives you monthly points to redeem on what you need most. Plus, you'll get access to exclusive discounts just for being part of our team for LATAM Employees.
- We've got you covered with a life insurance policy, paid 100% by the company for LATAM Employees.
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