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Pearl Talent is hiring an Automation QA Engineer - A154

About the Role

Pearl Talent is looking for an Automation QA Engineer to ensure every product release is reliable, scalable, and user-friendly. You will design and run automation frameworks, apply AI tools for testing, and work cross-functionally to maintain a high standard of product excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using tools like Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Tosca, or Katalon.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing across web, database, and API layers.
  • Use AI tools to optimize QA processes and speed up testing cycles.
  • Apply user-centric testing approaches to identify real-world edge cases and usability gaps.
  • Collaborate with developers to debug issues, verify fixes, and improve release quality.
  • Suggest process improvements and contribute to a culture of product reliability and excellence.
  • Analyze testing results, maintain documentation, and continuously improve automation coverage.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in QA automation or software testing.
  • Strong understanding of automation testing tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Tosca, or Katalon).
  • Familiarity with AI tools for product QA and workflow automation.
  • Proficiency in database testing and API validation.
  • Excellent logical reasoning, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to think both critically and creatively, seeing from both technical and user perspectives.
  • Fast learner with adaptability to evolving tools and testing environments.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in performance or load testing.
  • Exposure to DevOps pipelines and CI/CD integrations.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, Python, or similar scripting languages.
  • Understanding of UX testing principles or accessibility standards.

Technical Stack

  • Test Automation: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Tosca, Katalon
  • API Tools: Postman, REST Assured, Swagger
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • AI & Performance Tools: ChatGPT, Testim, JMeter, Locust

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
  • Performance bonus based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency.
  • Team incentives for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting.
  • Generous PTO in accordance with company policy.
  • HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees based in the Philippines.
  • Direct mentorship from international industry experts.
  • Ongoing access to resources for professional growth.
  • Global networking opportunities to connect with professionals worldwide.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates in Mexico City (Mexico), Bogotá (Colombia), São Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Hungary, Ukraine, and Poland.

Pearl Talent provides equal employment opportunities.

Required Skills
CypressPlaywrightSeleniumToscaKatalonPostmanREST AssuredSwaggerMySQLPostgreSQLAPI TestingTest AutomationPerformance TestingSecurity TestingCI/CD
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Category qa_testing
Posted 3 months ago