Lead Automation Engineer

Lead Software Quality Engineer (Automation Lead)

Location: Mexico

Work Arrangement: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ Months

Domain: Enterprise Software / Quality Engineering / Regulated Environment

Application Deadline: 30th July, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

• 8+ years of Software Quality Assurance/Automation experience
• Lead-level experience in Software Quality Engineering
• Selenium Automation
• Appium Automation
• Web, Mobile & API Test Automation
• Strong SQL skills for database validation
• GitLab and GitLab CI/CD integration
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks
• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Test Strategy & Test Planning
• API Testing (REST)
• Root Cause Analysis & Defect Management
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience mentoring QA Engineers
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience with AI-powered testing tools such as GitHub Copilot, TrueTest, or similar (Preferred)
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as Healthcare, Medical Devices, or Financial Services (Preferred)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Quality Engineer to lead software quality initiatives for enterprise-level product development in a highly regulated environment. This role is responsible for defining test strategies, designing scalable automation frameworks, leading automation efforts across web, mobile, and APIs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through modern Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on automation leader with deep expertise in Selenium, Appium, SQL, GitLab, and test framework development while mentoring junior QA engineers and collaborating closely with software development teams.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead software quality engineering activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Define comprehensive test strategies based on product requirements and functional specifications.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks.
• Build automated test scripts using Selenium, Appium, and API automation tools.
• Execute automation across web, mobile, and API platforms.
• Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Perform database validation using SQL queries.
• Troubleshoot automation failures by analyzing application logs, server logs, and database records.
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps teams, DBAs, and business stakeholders.
• Conduct peer reviews of automation code and test cases.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers on automation tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Report test progress, risks, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
• Continuously improve QA processes, automation frameworks, and testing methodologies.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools such as GitHub Copilot and TrueTest to improve productivity and test optimization.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards within regulated environments.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.