Seeking to hire a long-term Contractor based out of Argentina or Mexico for a Principal Automation Engineer to be an expert in the development and implementation of a new test automation framework. This role focuses on building a scalable typescript/WebdriverIO/PlayWright-based automation framework, migrating existing automated tests, and adding new tests to the new framework with the help of existing QE engineers
Scope of Services:
- Architect, develop and maintain scalable, automated frameworks and tests.
- Building a new automation framework using TypeScript and WebdriverIO/PlayWright.
- Responsible for developing automated regression test cases using existing automated tests and or manual test cases.
- Build test automation from scratch at the services/API layer.
- Collaborate with Developers, product owners, and other SDETs to strategize and build automation scripts.
- Be an advocate for software quality throughout all phases of development.
- Effectively communicate test status and progress to all stakeholders. You will find, document, and track bugs as needed.
- Support production releases as needed
Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as TypeScript and Python. Proficiency in TypeScript required.
- 6 + years of experience developing software automation frameworks and test scripts using TypeScript/JavaScript or Python.
- 4 + years of WebdriverIO/PlayWright experience.
- 6 + years experience building web and mobile(appium) automated test scripts.
- Experience with Cloud-Native technologies and platforms like AWS/GitHub Action.
- Must have proven experience as a technical QA engineer building enterprise-level automation frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in building automated scripts in an agile environment.
- A Bachelor's Degree in computer science or engineering is preferred.
Please note that given the nature of the contract, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.
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