We are looking for a Senior Testing/Automation Engineer who has a strong background in both automated and manual testing. In this role, you will develop and maintain robust automated testing solutions using modern tools like Cypress and Playwright, while also applying your skills in manual testing, including exploratory testing, black-box testing, and integration testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automation testing, as well as a solid understanding of testing methodologies and a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Test Automation Development:

  • Development, design and execution of automated test scripts for web applications using Cypress or Playwright.

• Automation Framework Maintenance:

  • Support the development and maintenance of automation frameworks that are robust, reusable, and scalable. Ensure ease of maintenance for both technical and non-technical team members.

• Manual Testing:

  • Perform exploratory testing to identify unexpected behaviors and issues in the application.

  • Conduct black-box testing to evaluate functionality from an end-user perspective.

  • Execute integration testing to ensure seamless interaction between different parts of the application.

• Test Execution and Reporting:

  • Run both automated and manual tests, analyze results, identify issues, and report defects. Collaborate with QA and development teams for efficient test coverage and defect resolution.

• Collaboration:

  • Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with cross-functional teams to align on test coverage, priorities, and automation goals.

  • Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to ensure testing objectives are met and to communicate testing progress effectively.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay updated on trends in test automation tools and best practices. Implement improvements to enhance automation efficiency, reduce maintenance overhead, and increase test coverage.

• Proven experience as a Senior Automation Engineer with a strong focus on web test automation using Cypress or Playwright.

• Hands-on experience with Cypress or Playwright in automating web application tests.

• Strong proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar for writing automation scripts.

• Experience with manual testing methodologies, including exploratory testing, black-box testing, and integration testing.

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and the SDLC, with experience working in an Agile environment.

• Proven track record of developing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide practical solutions.

• Experience working with version control tools, particularly Git.

• Excellent team collaboration skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience with other automation tools or frameworks, such as Selenium or TestNG.

• Familiarity with performance or load testing tools.

• Experience in cloud-based testing environments.

• Familiarity with test data management and creating test scenarios based on business requirements.

Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (working from home - office won't be mandatory all the time, rather it will required from time to time).