Automation QA Engineer

Industry

SaaS / Event Technology

Work Arrangement

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard business hours with required overlap with US Eastern Time (EST)

Locations:

• LATAM: Mexico City (Mexico), Bogotá (Colombia), São Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina)
• Philippines: Manila, Cebu, Davao
• Anywhere Remote

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About the Company

Our client is a product-led SaaS company operating in the event technology space, building web and mobile platforms that power end-to-end event experiences. Their platform enables organizations to create, manage, and scale interactive event journeys across devices. The company operates in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment with a strong emphasis on product quality, reliability, and user experience.

Role Overview

This role exists to establish, scale, and own the automated quality assurance function for a growing event management SaaS platform. The Automation QA Engineer will design and implement automated testing strategies across web, Android, and iOS applications, ensuring high-confidence releases as the product evolves. This is a highly autonomous, execution-heavy role that works closely with engineering while maintaining ownership over testing standards and strategy. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building systems from scratch, and takes full accountability for quality outcomes. You will collaborate with engineering partners and a manual QA counterpart while driving long-term automation maturity.

Your Impact

You will directly improve product stability and release confidence by implementing scalable automated test coverage across platforms. Your work will reduce regression risk, improve deployment velocity, and provide meaningful quality signals to engineering teams. You will influence long-term quality standards and testing practices across the organization. By identifying high-risk areas early, you will help prevent production issues and elevate overall user experience.

Core Responsibilities

Automation Framework & Strategy – 45%

• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Define and own long-term test coverage strategy and quality benchmarks.
• Identify high-risk product areas and prioritize automation for maximum impact.
• Balance test reliability, execution speed, and coverage as the platform scales.

Web & Mobile Test Automation – 30%

• Build and expand automated test suites for modern web applications.
• Implement and evolve mobile automation for Android and iOS platforms.
• Write maintainable, scalable, and reliable automated tests.
• Ensure automated tests provide actionable signal rather than noise.

Engineering Collaboration & CI/CD – 15%

• Partner closely with engineers to align on testing priorities and coverage gaps.
• Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines where appropriate.
• Consult with engineering teams while owning execution and implementation decisions.

Manual QA & Release Support – 10%

• Perform hands-on manual QA for major releases and high-risk features.
• Quickly learn and navigate applications end-to-end.
• Support comprehensive validation during feature launches.

Requirements
Must-Haves (Required)

• 4+ years of experience in QA engineering with strong automation ownership.
• Proven experience building automated test suites from scratch.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java for test development.
• Experience testing modern web applications and mobile apps.
• Ability to operate as the sole owner of automation QA.
• Highly independent, proactive, and self-directed work style.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Experience with BrowserStack or similar cross-browser/device platforms.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools.
• Appium experience for mobile automation.
• Accessibility testing experience (WCAG, screen readers, mobile accessibility).
• Experience working in SaaS or product-led startup environments.

Tools Proficiency
Must-Haves (Required)

• Playwright
• Selenium
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Python
• Java
• Git

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Appium
• BrowserStack
• GitHub Actions

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills

• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere

• Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency
• Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
• Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
• Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Skills Assessment
4. Top-grading Interview
5. Client Interview
6. Job Offer
7. Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.

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