Lead Testing Automation Engineer

**OVERVIEW**

SweatWorks was founded to make technology relevant, accessible, functional and beautiful so that our partners can engage their clients like never before. We believe in embracing and using technology to solve problems, not create new ones. SweatWorks has grown from a boutique fitness agency into a leading technology firm that is creating some of the most innovative experiences for exceptional brands.

We are a force of digital strategists that create and implement extraordinary products for amazing clients. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, we work with clients to deliver digital solutions across web, mobile and all digital devices in between. From social networks to apps to complex content management systems, we have the capabilities to produce anything digital.

**THE ROLE**

**WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING**

SweatWorks, the leading technology company in the fitness industry, is hiring a skilled Lead Testing Automation Engineer that is a motivated, quick learner who enjoys variety in their work and coming up with innovative solutions to automate testing. The Lead Testing Automation Engineer must have a passion for improving the quality of the user experience as well as for the security of the products they are testing. In this role, you'll work independently as well as collaborate with different teams to dive deep into tricky technical challenges. In addition, this role will identify and release blocking issues and work with others to coordinate how we prioritize bugs identified during the development of new features.

This is a remote position, based in Latam

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and Innovate: As the QA Lead, you will not only take charge of QA tasks but also lead and inspire the QA team. You will proactively bring creative and effective ideas to enhance the QA process.
- Automated Testing: Develop and execute automated test scripts using CypressJS to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency.
- Defect Management: Identify, analyze, and report software defects, tracking them to resolution. You will play a critical role in ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Test Coverage Enhancement: Continuously enhance test coverage by identifying opportunities for test automation and optimization in mobile testing.
- Best Practices: Collaborate with developers to promote best practices for testability, quality assurance, and software development processes.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in QA automation and mobile testing to keep SweatWorks at the forefront of innovation.

**YOUR SKILLS**

**WHAT WE REQUIRE**
- 5+ years of proven work experience in QA
- Experience managing small teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience in QA automation, including developing and executing automated test scripts using Cypress.
- Programming skills in languages such as TypeScript/Javascript.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Ability to diagnose, isolate, and track software defects and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

Will be a plus:

- Experience with test management tools and defect-tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
- Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) and browser compatibility testing, as well as mobile-specific technologies and considerations.
- Experience using BrowserStack.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Home-office based role
- Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
- Reimbursement of internet, healthcare, and gym expenses.
- Working with the leading brands in fitness and wellness.
- Work with a global team.
- Ability to grow - over 90% of employees who have been at SweatWorks for over a year have received promotions and/or raises.

SweatWorks is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

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