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, ****
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 idóneo 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.

📌 Lead Automation Engineer (México)
🏢 Pacer Staffing
📍 México