Senior Automation Test Engineer

Job Description

We're looking for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and scripts. This position requires deep expertise in test automation, particularly with Playwright, and a proactive mindset toward improving testing processes. 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable and maintainable automated test frameworks using Playwright to support a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline.

• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing of web applications.

• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to enable early defect detection and a smooth delivery process.

• Analyze test results, identify and report defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

• Collaborate with product managers and developers to understand project requirements and define test strategies.

• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers on best practices for test automation and framework development.

• Stay current with industry trends and new technologies in test automation to continually improve our testing practices.

Qualifications

• +5 years of experience in a test automation role.

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing automated test frameworks using Playwright.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.

• Experience with source control systems like Git.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently while integrating seamlessly with the team.

Additional Information

Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (Hybrid) 

Benefits and Perks

Perks you enjoy at KMS Mexico

• Mexican law benefits
• 15 days of PTO (in year zero, from the first year onwards it is 3 days per year).
• 5 days' leave for the death of immediate family members, negotiable.
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance with coverage for immediate dependents (spouse and children).
• Annual performance bonus (≈10% of annualized salary).
• Annual salary adjustment.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Paid Certifications / Courses
• Coursera License.
• 5% Savings Fund.
• 5% Grocery Vouchers.