Lead Test Automation Engineer (JavaScript/TypeScript)

The ideal candidate should have extensive hands‑on experience architecting automation solutions for modern web applications and APIs, while driving quality strategy, technical direction, and team growth.

This role requires advanced automation expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence engineering culture across development, product, and QA teams.

• Define and own the test automation strategy, architecture, and long‑term roadmap across multiple projects or teams
• Lead the design and implementation of automated tests for frontend applications, APIs, and end‑to‑end flows
• Establish standards and best practices for test suites using tools such as Cypress, Playwright, WebdriverIO, or similar
• Drive the integration and optimization of automated tests within CI/CD pipelines, including shift‑left and shift‑right testing approaches
• Oversee defect analysis processes, root cause investigations, and collaborate with engineering leadership on resolution strategies
• Continuously improve automation reliability, execution time, scalability, and maintainability at scale
• Lead test strategy definition, conduct technical code reviews, and guide quality engineering discussions across teams
• Mentor, coach, and grow QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and automation excellence
• Collaborate with engineering managers, architects, and product leadership to align quality initiatives with business goals
• Evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, and methodologies to advance the team's capabilities

• At least 1 year of proven experience leading QA/automation teams or initiatives
• Deep hands‑on expertise in Cypress, Playwright, or WebdriverIO, including framework design from scratch
• Strong background in API testing with Postman, SuperTest, or Axios
• Advanced understanding of testing principles, test design techniques, and modern QA processes
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/Azure DevOps, including pipeline architecture
• Strong skills in Git and version control strategies for large teams
• Experience operating in Agile/Scrum environments and shaping QA processes within them
• Excellent debugging, analytical, communication, and leadership skillsAbility to influence stakeholders and drive technical decisions across teams
• English proficiency at B2 level or above

• Expertise in BDD frameworks such as Cucumber and establishing BDD practices across teams
• Experience implementing visual regression testing strategies
• Strong capability with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud‑based test execution platforms
• Background in performance or accessibility testing, including tooling and strategy
• Experience testing microservices or cloud‑based applications at scale

• Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non‑wages concept).
• Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
• Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
• Discounts card.
• Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
• Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
• Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
• External Agreements and Discounts.
• Vacations: 14 calendar days a year

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