Location: Remote (Latin America)Job Type: Full-time, ContractAbout Us:AgilityIO is a software development firm that designs and builds custom applications for startups and Fortune 500 companies. We are a global team of over 400 developers, QA engineers, project managers, and UX/UI designers with offices in New York City and Vietnam.This is a full-time contractor role based in Latin America.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer to drive quality, automation, and performance initiatives across critical applications and delivery pipelines. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust test automation frameworks, designing scalable performance testing strategies, and integrating quality practices directly into CI/CD workflows.What Success Looks Like in the First 30 DaysThe ideal candidate will quickly assess the current automation and performance testing landscape and begin delivering measurable improvements. Within the first 15-30 days, you will be expected to:Integrate K6 performance tests into existing CI/CD pipelines using HarnessEstablish repeatable and parameterized performance testing workflowsImprove the stability, reliability, and maintainability of Playwright automation suitesDeliver actionable performance reporting, metrics, and insightsIdentify performance bottlenecks and collaborate with engineering teams on remediation strategiesContribute to the overall performance testing strategy and quality engineering roadmapJob Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks using Playwright for both UI and API testingCreate, execute, and optimize performance, load, stress, and scalability tests using K6Integrate automated and performance testing into CI/CD pipelines using HarnessDevelop repeatable, parameterized testing strategies that support continuous deliveryAnalyze application performance, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable recommendationsPerform data validation and backend testing using SQL and database queriesCollaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to ensure quality and performance requirements are metGenerate performance reports, metrics, and insights to support release readiness and continuous improvementDrive testing best practices, automation standards, and quality engineering initiatives across teamsMentor team members and contribute to the evolution of testing and performance engineering practicesQualifications & Experience:8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, Performance Engineering, or related software engineering rolesStrong expertise with Playwright, including framework design, test automation, and API testingHands-on experience designing and executing performance testing solutions using K6Hands-on experience integrating automated and performance testing into CI/CD pipelines, preferably using HarnessStrong SQL skills and experience performing data validation and backend testingSolid understanding of software testing methodologies, quality assurance practices, and automation strategiesExperience working within Agile development environmentsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in EnglishPreferred Qualifications:Experience implementing performance testing as a release gate within CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecturesAbility to create performance testing strategies, diagrams, and technical documentationExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCPFamiliarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, or CloudWatchExperience presenting technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholdersWhat We Offer:Competitive salary and performance-based bonusesFlexible remote work environmentProfessional growth opportunities and mentorshipEngaging and collaborative team culture with cutting-edge projectsReady to Make an Impact?If you’re passionate about both frontend and backend development and thrive in a dynamic, product-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
