Automation QA Engineer - A154

Pearl Talent is a US-based start-up that helps the top 1% of talent worldwide land long-term roles at fast-growing companies in the US and EU. Founded by Monty Ngan and Isaac Kassab, Pearl Talent helps operators all around the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa get staffed into companies backed by Y Combinator, Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, and more.

Must-Have:

• 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

Tools Proficiency:

• Automation: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Tosca, Katalon
• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, Swagger
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
• AI & Automation Enhancements: ChatGPT, Testim, or similar AI-assisted QA tools

1. Automation Development (50%):

• 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

2. AI-Driven Testing & Optimization (20%):

• 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

3. Collaboration & Quality Improvement (20%):

• 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

4. Documentation & Reporting (10%):

• Analyze testing results, maintain documentation, and continuously improve automation coverage

Work arrangement: Fully Remote with reliable overlap with MST working hours Job type: Independent Contractor, Full-time Work schedule: MST working hours Locations: LATAM (Mexico City, Bogotá, São Paulo, Buenos Aires), Eastern Europe (Hungary, Ukraine, Poland)