Back to SearchLead Automation Tester (JavaScript)
Remote in Colombia
Automated Testing in JS
& 14 others
We are on the lookout for a Lead Automation Tester specializing in JavaScript to lead the automation testing domain. You will manage test strategies and collaborate on building efficient automated testing systems. If leadership and advancing software quality excite you, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with test managers and product owners to establish testing strategies and plans for software features
- Review requirements and acceptance criteria to design automated tests and detailed test scripts
- Develop automated tests addressing both functional and non-functional software requirements
- Lead API testing initiatives to validate endpoint security, performance, and accuracy
- Build and maintain component-level test suites with mocks and contracts ensuring module correctness
- Execute performance and load tests to analyze system responsiveness and scalability
- Report defects with thorough reproduction steps and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with developers, DevOps, and engineering teams to test new features effectively
- Develop and sustain automated test frameworks and scripts to increase testing efficiency and coverage
- Integrate tests into CI/CD workflows with quality metrics for reliability and coverage
- Communicate effectively with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and review designs
- Manage test artifacts in Xray, Jira, Confluence, and Git repositories for traceability
- Identify and escalate risks and critical issues in testing, proposing solutions to ensure quality delivery
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Requirements
- Proven experience with at least 5 years in automation testing, skilled in automated test design and execution
- At least 1 year of experience leading development teams
- Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js for creating test scripts and frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Playwright for thorough web application testing
- Familiarity with Grafana k6 for load and performance testing
- Strong ability to develop detailed test cases and scripts for full coverage
- Expertise in Web Service and API testing to verify functionality and security
- Excellent English communication skills at B2+ level for client interactions and requirements understanding
Nice to have
- Experience using Docker for containerized testing setups
- Knowledge of functional testing to verify application behavior
- Familiarity with GitHub Copilot to assist in test script development
- Use of Grafana for performance monitoring
- Python scripting experience for testing automation
- Experience with WireMock for API mocking during tests
- Familiarity with Xray Jira plug-in for managing test artifacts