Senior SDET / QA Automation Engineer at Newsela

Seeking to hire a long-term Contractor based out of Argentina or Mexico for a Senior-Level SDET / QA Automation Engineer. The focus will be on 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.

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.