Zipdev is hiring a QA Engineer

Zipdev is looking for a QA Engineer to join our team and ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performing software. This role requires a quality engineer with strong expertise in test automation and quality practices, who will remain hands-on while collaborating closely with development teams to improve product quality from the earliest stages of the SDLC.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain automated tests across web and API platforms.
• Contribute to test strategy, coverage analysis, and risk assessment for product releases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging GitHub Actions to improve reliability and feedback cycles.
• Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives to ensure quality is embedded early in development.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement shift-left testing practices and improve testability.
• Perform thorough code reviews for test scripts and promote best practices in automation.
• Investigate defects, identify root causes, and partner with engineering teams on preventive solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and processes that enhance testing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to testing frameworks and processes.

What We're Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in software quality engineering with a strong focus on automation.
• Proven hands-on experience building or enhancing automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitHub Actions.
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript).
• Solid experience with API testing (REST/GraphQL) and related tools.
• Experience participating in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design, and defect management.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills when debugging complex application issues.
• Must be located in Latam.

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance or load testing tools (k6, JMeter, Gatling, Locust).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of security testing fundamentals or tools.
• Experience testing microservices or distributed architectures.

Technical Stack

• Playwright, Cypress, Selenium
• GitHub Actions
• Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
• REST, GraphQL
• k6, JMeter, Gatling, Locust
• Docker
• AWS, GCP, Azure

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with development teams to improve product quality.

Benefits & Compensation

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends).
• Vacation: 10 business days a year.
• Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year.
• Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day).
• Parental Leave.
• Health Care Reimbursement.
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement.
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement.
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans.
• Longevity Bonus.
• Continuous Learning Bonus.
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located in Latam.

Zipdev is an equal opportunity employer and one of our core values is 'Be authentic.'