Senior Software Quality Engineer

Summary

Join EarnIn as a Senior QA Engineer and contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for our web and mobile products. You will lead the design and implementation of test automation frameworks, ensuring high application quality and user experience. This hybrid role, based in Mexico City with remote options, offers excellent benefits including healthcare, internet/cell phone reimbursement, a learning and development stipend, and potential travel opportunities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with advancements in testing technologies. EarnIn is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in mobile and web testing, focusing on automation
• Strong expertise in defining, designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard mobile and web testing tools such as XCUITest (iOS), Espresso (Android), and Playwright (Web)
• Experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases based on product specifications, Figma UI designs, and feature requirements
• Strong ability to efficiently identify and root cause automation test failures and application defects
• Proven experience supporting weekly release regression testing through automation and manual testing, providing reliable sign-offs
• Deep understanding of software development and product lifecycle, including release metrics and quality goals
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and coordinating testing efforts across different time zones
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Passion for continuous learning and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
• A BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience is required

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans and test cases across frontend (web & mobile), backend, APIs, and databases
• Implement best practices in manual and automated testing, ensuring high application quality, reliability, and performance standards
• Identify, document, and track software defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement with a data-driven and proactive approach to resolution
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are well-defined and aligned with business objectives
• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and test suites using tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, Espresso, and REST Assured
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.) to enable fast, reliable, and efficient deployments
• Analyze application performance metrics, conduct load, stress, and security testing, and provide insights for performance tuning and enhancements
• Conduct thorough regression, exploratory, and usability testing to validate system integrity and user experience across platforms
• Lead root cause analysis for complex failures, working closely with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure timely and effective resolutions
• Actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing expertise to improve team efficiency and delivery cadence
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and a quality-first mindset
• Work with globally distributed teams and coordinate testing efforts across different time zones
• Stay current with advancements in full-stack automation testing, AI-driven testing tools, and DevOps practices

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Internet/cell phone reimbursement
• A learning and development stipend
• Potential opportunities to travel to our Palo Alto HQ