Automation Test Engineer

• Work directly with project team members to deliver high-quality software.
• Primary responsibilities include proactive testing, finding new defects, reporting and analyzing them, and supporting software designers in corrective actions.
• Design and create manual & automated test cases, test data, and other necessary test assets.
• Manage and track bugs/anomalies and verify bug fixes.
• Influences software design to maximize testability and automation potential and improves working methods.
• Writes test cases for assigned modules, builds test systems, and automates tests under the direction of senior automation test engineer or automation test architect.
• Researches and develops an understanding of the industry requirements for the product features being tested, including daily usage of the features and feature-related performance, as well as security and reliability requirements.
• Other responsibilities will be assigned as required.
• Estimate testing tasks and perform reviews of the project plans.
• Responsible for identifying and communicating risks.
• Draft, review, and approve training materials for the testing team.

Requirements

• Proven background in software testing or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, information systems, computer science, or equivalent.
• Strong practical testing skills with a solid grasp of QA and development processes.
• Proficient in Python, Java, or JavaScript, with basic knowledge of database scripting or programming.
• Skilled in using automation tools within a Continuous Integration (CI) environment.
• Familiarity with modern test management, defect tracking, and requirement tools.
• Ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Collaborative attitude with a proactive, “can-do” mindset.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and engineering practices.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Appium, and Robot Framework.
• Amenable to work for 40 hours per week within business hours of Santiago, Chile
• Must be residing in Santiago, Chile