Advanced QA Automation Engineer

Advanced QA Automation Engineer WHAT WE DO Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success. GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success. Summary We are seeking an Advanced QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, robust, and automated testing frameworks across our software ecosystem. In this role, you will take technical ownership of end-to-end quality assurance strategies, blending traditional functional, API, and UI automation with cutting-edge AI-assisted testing practices. Working closely with cross-functional development teams in an Agile environment, you will drive quality standards, optimize test execution velocity, and integrate AI tools into the QA framework to streamline test creation, maintenance, and anomaly detection. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. Professional Experience 3+ years of professional experience as a QA Automation Engineer building and maintaining automated testing frameworks Proven track record in test planning, test case design, defect tracking, and comprehensive release reporting Hands-on experience implementing AI-assisted tools or frameworks into the QA lifecycle to accelerate test creation and script maintenance Experience executing backend API validation, database checks, and cross-browser UI automation in production environments Key Responsibilities Architect, build, and maintain scalable automated test suites for web applications, APIs, and backend services Implement and optimize AI-assisted capabilities within the testing framework (e.g., AI-driven test case generation, self-healing locators, or intelligent regression selection) Perform end-to-end test planning, scenario design, automated execution, and root-cause defect analysis within Agile sprints (Scrum/Kanban) Perform backend data validation by writing complex SQL queries and validating API payloads across REST, GraphQL, or gRPC interfaces Collaborate closely with software engineers and DevOps teams to integrate automated test suites into continuous integration workflows Maintain clear technical documentation, test execution metrics, and quality dashboards for technical stakeholders Required Technical Skills Strong experience in several of the following areas: Test Automation & AI Integration: Hands-on experience building automated testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) and integrating AI capabilities (e.g., AI test generators, self-healing test scripts, or LLM-assisted test data generation) Programming Languages: Proficiency in modern programming languages used for test automation (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java) API & Database Validation: Deep experience validating REST, gRPC, or GraphQL endpoints and writing SQL queries for data integrity checks SDLC & Version Control: Command of version control workflows (Git, GitHub, GitLab) and Agile software development practices Nice to Have Experience setting up and managing automated test executions inside CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Exposure to Performance Testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6) or Mobile Automation frameworks (e.g., Appium) Experience with specialized Data Testing, ETL pipeline validation, or visual regression testing Understanding of security testing fundamentals and automated vulnerability screening Soft Skills Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) Strong problem-solving, analytical, and diagnostic capabilities Excellent communication skills for active cross-functional team collaboration High learning agility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for adopting emerging AI tools and software quality trends At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow. Department Quality Assurance Role Advanced QA Automation Engineer Locations Colombia, Costa Rica Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Main Technology QA Automation