Engineering & Technology
Lead
Colombia; Chile

Lead Test Automation Engineer (AI-driven Testing)

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will shape how quality engineering delivers impact by driving scalable automation and smarter testing practices through AI-assisted tools. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders, influencing decisions and contributing to pre-sales efforts. Your work will elevate product quality, accelerate delivery, and strengthen engineering outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and execute testing strategies for Agentic AI solutions, validating autonomous behavior and reasoning workflows to ensure system reliability while collaborating with AI engineers and product teams
  • Analyze client ecosystems, tools, and delivery pipelines to define quality approaches that reduce risk and improve performance in partnership with stakeholders and delivery teams
  • Build and maintain automated test suites using modern QA tools and AI-enabled frameworks to accelerate delivery and enhance product quality across cross-functional environments
  • Implement testing practices for AI systems, including prompt validation, model behavior evaluation, and output consistency checks using Python-based tooling or similar
  • Strengthen quality gates within AI consulting engagements, improving system robustness and reliability across different solution stages
  • Collaborate with distributed teams of engineers, researchers, and product owners to align testing strategies with business and technical goals
  • Lead discovery workshops, technical discussions, and pre-sales activities, contributing insights into testing approaches and solution feasibility
  • Drive the adoption of emerging AI testing practices and integrate them into engineering standards to continuously improve delivery quality

REQUIREMENTS

  • Advanced experience in test automation with 5+ years in quality engineering, building and scaling automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress
  • Strong knowledge of automation strategies, including test design, execution, and maintenance across complex, distributed systems
  • Proven expertise in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
  • Hands-on experience applying AI-assisted tools to enhance testing efficiency, defect detection, and analysis workflows
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality engineering best practices in Agile environments
  • Experience in client-facing roles, including presenting technical solutions, leading discussions, and supporting pre-sales activities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor engineers within quality or automation streams, fostering best practices and continuous improvement
  • Strong communication skills in English for daily collaboration, documentation, and interaction with client stakeholders
  • Collaborative and proactive mindset, with attention to detail and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, and other protected characteristics under applicable law. Let’s put your talents and experience in motion with SoftServe.

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Role Summary

Location

Colombia, Chile

Work type

Remote/Office

Direction

Engineering & Technology

Tech level

Lead

Personal recruiter:

Liliana Moreno

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About us

We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.

You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Flexible Work Model

Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.

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Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.

People-first Leadership

Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.

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