Role & seniority: QA Automation Lead with 7–8 years in QA automation/software testing; 2–3+ years in a leadership/mentoring role

Stack/tools: Playwright, Selenium (or similar); API/UI testing; familiarity with Cypress; CI/CD familiarity; optionally .NET/C#, React, JavaScript, Azure DevOps

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead and mentor QA automation engineers; define quality strategies and best practices
Design, oversee, and maintain automated testing frameworks; ensure UI, API, and integration coverage
Collaborate with engineering/product/delivery to align quality objectives, drive process improvements, and ensure stable releases

Must-have skills

Proven leadership in QA automation within complex software environments
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar
Strong SDLC/Agile/Scrum knowledge; web and API test automation; clear, maintainable test design
Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Nice-to-haves

Experience integrating automation into CI/CD and DevOps workflows
Exposure to performance, security, or cross-platform testing
Experience with U.S.-based or enterprise clients
Familiarity with C#, .NET, React, JavaScript, Azure DevOps
Location & work type: Bogotá, Colombia; hybrid work model; full-time contract
Additional: English preferred for collaboration; salary: market rates

Full Description

Job Title: QA Automation Lead (Playwright / Selenium)

Location: Bogotá, Colombia (Hybrid)

Type of Contract: Full-Time

Salary Range: Market Rates

Language Requirements: English (Preferred for collaboration with international teams)

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Lead with extensive experience in test automation and team leadership to join our growing engineering organization. You will play a key role in defining quality strategies, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of reliable, scalable software. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our QA processes and the quality of our products.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of QA automation engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Define and implement QA strategies, processes, and best practices across multiple projects and teams.
Design, oversee, and maintain automated testing frameworks using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar.
Ensure automation coverage across UI, API, and integration layers, preventing regressions and ensuring stable releases.
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams to align on quality objectives and release schedules.
Drive process improvements for test planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the QA function.
Conduct code and test reviews, set quality standards, and promote technical excellence within the QA team.

Must-Have Qualifications

7–8 years of experience in QA automation or software testing, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience leading teams, processes, or QA functions in a complex software environment.
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar).
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and quality engineering best practices.
Experience with web and API testing, including designing and executing automated test suites.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to write clear, maintainable, and efficient automated tests and to guide teams in doing the same.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
Exposure to performance, security, or cross-platform testing.