Deel is hiring a
QA Lead Automation Engineer in South America

Summary

The job is for a Software Quality Expert at Deel, a global company that helps businesses hire talent worldwide. The role involves ensuring high-quality software products by working closely with QA engineers and implementing quality strategies. The position requires expertise in specific areas of software quality, such as test case planning or automation, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Resume in English only
• Your physical location and time zone
• Annual salary expectation in $USD according to your experience level in the country you are paying taxes in
• LinkedIn profile link

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in specific areas of software quality, such as test case planning, QA automation, performance testing, security testing, or other specialized domains
• Collaborate with the Director of Software Quality to define and implement quality strategies, processes, and best practices across the organization
• Act as a matrixed team lead to QA engineers, working with them on a day-to-day basis to provide guidance, mentorship, and support
• Assist in the planning, development, and execution of test strategies and test plans to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient testing processes
• Review and provide feedback on test cases, test scripts, and test automation code developed by QA engineers, ensuring they adhere to best practices and quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and customer success, to understand product requirements and incorporate quality considerations into the development lifecycle
• Identify and implement improvements to testing processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate QA engineers on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new tools
• Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in software quality assurance, test automation, and related domains, and share knowledge and insights with the team
• Act as a point of contact for QA engineers, addressing their concerns, resolving issues, and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Collaborate with the Director of Software Quality to define relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for software quality and establish measurable goals. Monitor and analyze KPI outcomes to assess the effectiveness of quality assurance processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on a specific area of expertise, such as test case planning, QA automation, performance testing, security testing, or other specialized domains
• Proven expertise in relevant tools and technologies related to the specific area of specialization (e.g., Playwright, Webdriver, Cypress, Selenium, Jest, Mocha, OWASP Zap, etc.)
• Experience working as a team lead or mentor, providing guidance and support to QA engineers
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, agile practices, and QA processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in software quality assurance

Benefits

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available