953 - QA Automation Engineer (Playwright / TypeScript / CI/CD) · Senior · LATAM

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This role requires full-time dedication, with clear priority given to Darwoft projects during the established working hours.
It is not compatible with other full-time professional engagements.
Any additional professional activities must be disclosed in advance and must not interfere with the responsibilities or working hours of this role.

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Get to Know Us

At Darwoft, we build software solutions with real impact. We are a custom software development and IT staffing company, with teams across the US, Argentina, and Colombia.

We partner with international clients to design and deliver high-quality digital solutions, building long-term relationships based on trust, technical excellence, and a people-first mindset.

Our growth is driven by strong execution, meaningful connections, and a deep understanding of our clients business challenges.

About the Role

Were looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a hybrid QA and DevOps-focused role, combining manual and automated testing with hands-on DevOps responsibilities.

This position requires a strong technical profile capable of owning the quality process end-to-end, while also supporting test automation infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, environments, and monitoring. Youll work with a high level of autonomy, ensuring quality gates are met across the full delivery pipeline.

What Youll Be Doing

QA & Test Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automated test suites using Playwright with TypeScript

• Migrate existing automated tests from Cypress to Playwright

• Define, create, and manage test plans and test cycles using Zephyr Scale or similar tools

• Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases, ensuring coverage across functional, regression, and exploratory testing

• Identify, document, and track defects with clear, reproducible steps

• Implement and execute performance and load testing using K6, including scripting, execution, and result analysis

• Generate QA reports and quality metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement

• Enforce quality gates prior to releases, preventing defects from reaching production or client reviews

DevOps & Delivery Support

• Perform hands-on DevOps tasks to support QA and delivery workflows

• Manage and fix dependencies required for automation frameworks and test execution

• Work with CI/CD pipelines to integrate, maintain, and stabilize automated tests

• Understand and operate across system architectures and environments (test, staging, production)

• Monitor applications and environments using tools such as Grafana, identifying quality or stability risks

• Support environment connectivity (e.g., VDI, test environments) required for QA and automation activities

• Troubleshoot pipeline, environment, or infrastructure issues that impact test execution

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Senior-level experience in QA Automation and Manual Testing

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for test automation

• Advanced knowledge of TypeScript

• Experience working with test management tools (Zephyr Scale or similar)

• Proven experience with performance and load testing (K6 or equivalent)

• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and hands-on experience performing DevOps-related tasks

• Experience working with monitoring tools such as Grafana

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ownership-driven mindset

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for quality and delivery outcomes

• Experience with TestKube for test execution
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts

Nice to Have

• Experience applying AI tools to QA processes (test generation, analysis, productivity improvements)

• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and modern DevOps practices

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

What We Value in This Role

• Strong ownership of quality, automation, and environments

• Ability to operate across QA and DevOps domains without handoffs

• Proactive mindset to detect issues early and continuously improve processes

• Clear communication and accountability expected from a senior-level role

What Darwoft Offers

• Contractor agreement with payment in USD

• 100% remote work

• Argentinas public holidays

• English classes

• Referral program

• Access to learning platforms

Explore this and other openings at:
www.darwoft.com/careers