Senior Automation QA Engineer

Role overview

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Automation QA Engineer for a full-time position in Latin America.

Our client is a U.S.-based technology organization developing enterprise software solutions for the communications and energy sectors. You will join the client’s Dev/QE team working on a large-scale end-consumer web application used by millions of users every month. The product is currently undergoing significant modernization, including a complete UI rewrite and implementation of new backend logic. The client is looking for a strong Quality Engineer to contribute to test automation, automation framework development, API and end-to-end testing, as well as manual testing when needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software quality assurance experience.

• Hands-on experience with Cypress and/or Playwright for end-to-end and component testing.

• Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks.

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or Jenkins.

• Experience with API testing and service-layer validation.

• Solid knowledge of Agile/Scrum and experience working as an embedded QE within a delivery team.

• Understanding of software integrations and the broader SDLC.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate testing strategy and quality risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to mentor other QA/QE engineers.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Will be a plus

• Experience with TestKube.

• Experience with Zephyr for test case management.

• Experience with Atlassian tools: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo.

• Experience with K6 for performance/load testing.

• Experience with Postman.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development/testing workflows and tools such as Claude Code.

• Experience in the Utility or Telecom industries.

• Knowledge of Project Management principles.

• ISTQB, CSTE, or another relevant QA/testing certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing strategies.

• Build and maintain automated end-to-end, component, and API test suites.

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows and monitor build/test health.

• Contribute to performance, load, and stress testing automation.

• Own test strategy, coverage, and QE processes for assigned product areas.

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, story grooming, retrospectives, design reviews, and architectural discussions.

• Monitor application quality and proactively identify and escalate release risks.

• Create and maintain test plans, release notes, and technical documentation.

• Use AI-assisted testing workflows to accelerate test creation, failure analysis, test data generation, and documentation.

• Mentor team members and promote modern quality engineering practices.

• We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

• Comprehensive private medical insurance.

• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.

• Flexibility in workspace, either remote, our welcoming office or local coworking.

• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.

• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.

• 15 vacation days, 10 national holidays, 10 sick leaves.

• Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.

• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.

• Fun corporate online/offline celebrations and activities.

• Well-established remote culture.

• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

• Why join Svitla

• Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients - from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients' teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results. We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

• Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow - and living it.

• Join us!

• Vacancy details

• Argentina|Colombia|Costa Rica|Mexico

• Remote