QA Automation Engineer (Mexico / Colombia)
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About Howdy
Howdy.com, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, helps US companies who want to hire, manage, and retain their teams in Latin America (LatAm) directly but need help with multinational logistics, contracts, compliance, and culture. Companies that use Howdy.com get the best talent available in LatAm and gain access to an entire network and a thriving community of professionals who are changing the world. By partnering with Howdy.com, companies can expand their physical presence into some of the fastest-growing economies in LatAm.
Howdy.com is a member of Y Combinator and has garnered significant support from prominent investors, including Greycroft and Obvious Ventures. The company raised over $20 million in a series A venture capital round.
Our core values
#1 Sports Team: At Howdy, we win together. From players to support, everyone is vital to our success. We hire for excellence, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement. We collaborate, seek advice, and actively contribute to Howdy's victories.
Altruism: Demonstrating altruism involves prioritizing the team and assuming the best in others. We communicate openly, provide honest feedback, and extend grace. Altruism is selfless service, focusing on supporting our players and team growth.
Curiosity: Being curious at Howdy means having the willingness to learn, adapt, and explore new ideas. We question existing beliefs, embrace humility, and see curiosity as our superpower. Demonstrating curiosity involves researching unfamiliar tasks, asking questions to understand the full picture, and seeking better ways to complete routine tasks.
Have Spirit: Having spirit at Howdy is about celebrating wins, building a sense of community, and bringing positivity. Demonstrating spirit involves attending events, getting to know teammates, participating in challenges, and proudly wearing the Howdy swag. Simply put, it's about bringing a super-fan spirit to work every day.
QA Automation Engineer (Mexico / Colombia)
Key responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API testing.
- Build reusable testing components and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Jest).
- Define and execute test strategies, scenarios, and coverage for new features.
- Apply and integrate AI solutions to significantly improve automation speed and coverage.
- Automate regression suites and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI).
- Monitor pipeline runs, ensure reliability, and maintain reporting dashboards.
- Detect, document, and report bugs with clear steps to reproduce.
- Investigate flaky tests, track test coverage, and maintain test reliability.
- Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure testability and alignment with requirements.
- Document automation frameworks, test cases, and processes for consistency.
- Take ownership of QA automation, leading testing initiatives independently.
Main skills and qualifications
- +3 years of experience in QA Automation, ideally building processes from scratch.
- Strong expertise with automation frameworks/tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Jest, or similar).
- Hands-on expertise with AI-driven testing solutions to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing.
- Solid knowledge of web, mobile, and API testing.
- Ability to design test strategies, automate complex workflows, and ensure reliable test coverage.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Self-sufficient and proactive.
- Plus: background in startups or mentoring QA peers.
Some Benefits
💻Hardware and accessories to set you up for success
💰Personal health insurance benefit (family coverage not included)
🏋️Gym membership
🍹Community activities and events (either remote or on-site)
👨🏫Complimentary English lessons to help you grow both professionally and personally
🎁Birthday and anniversary presents
🌴Paid vacation and national holidays (according to your location)
🕐Flexible work schedule