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This role requires full-time dedication, with clear priority given to Darwoft projects during the established working hours. It is not compatible with other full-time professional engagements. Any additional professional activities must be disclosed in advance and must not interfere with the responsibilities or working hours of this role.
About Darwoft
Darwoft is a software factory that develops custom software solutions and provides IT staff augmentation services for international clients, primarily in the United States and Latin America. We work with startups and growing companies, developing high-impact digital products. Our culture is people-first, oriented towards technical quality, long-term relationships, and a collaborative mindset. We combine technical excellence with human proximity.
Senior QA Automation Engineer | Contractor LATAM
Location: Remote (LATAM)
Contract Type: Contractor
Industry: IT Services / Software Development
Timezone: Adjusted to EST/PST (US Business Hours)
English Level: Advanced
About the Role
This position combines manual and automated testing responsibilities with hands-on DevOps tasks, requiring a strong technical profile capable of ensuring quality across the full delivery pipeline. As a Senior professional, you will own the QA process end-to-end while executing DevOps-related activities that support test automation, environment stability, and CI/CD integration.
Responsibilities
QA & Test Automation
- Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automated test suites using Playwright with TypeScript.
- Execute the migration of existing automated tests from Cypress to Playwright.
- Define, create, and manage comprehensive test plans and test cycles using Zephyr Scale.
- Design and execute manual test cases, ensuring full coverage across functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
- Identify, report, and track defects with clear documentation and reproducible steps.
- Implement and execute performance and load testing using K6, including script creation and result analysis.
- Generate QA reports and quality metrics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Ensure quality gates are strictly met before releases to prevent production defects.
DevOps & Infrastructure Support
- Perform hands-on DevOps tasks to support testing and delivery workflows.
- Manage and resolve dependencies required for automation frameworks and test execution.
- Integrate and maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor applications and environments using tools such as Grafana to identify stability issues.
- Support environment connectivity and troubleshoot pipeline or infrastructure-related issues impacting test execution.
- Understand and navigate complex system architectures across test, staging, and production environments.
Requirements
Must-Have
- Senior-level experience in QA Automation and Manual Testing.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for automation.
- Advanced proficiency in TypeScript.
- Proven experience with performance/load testing using K6 or equivalent tools.
- Experience working with test management tools such as Zephyr Scale.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience performing DevOps-related tasks.
- Experience with TestKube for test execution and working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts.
- Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana.
- Advanced English level for professional collaboration in international environments.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience applying AI tools to QA processes (test generation, analysis, or productivity improvements).
- Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and modern DevOps practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation in USD.
- 100% remote work within LATAM.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for international clients.
- A "people-first" culture focused on professional growth and technical excellence.
- A collaborative environment where your technical ownership directly impacts business success.
