Lead QA Test Automation Engineer

Worldwide | Nov. 12, 2026

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Company: Improving

Country: Worldwide

Type: Remote

Employment: Full-time

Description: Improving is an IT services firm focused on AI, Data, and Applications. We modernize legacy systems, build cloud-native platforms, and deliver future-ready solutions through collaborative, long-term partnerships that drive measurable outcomes.

At Improving South America, we provide IT services to transform the perception of the IT professional. We focus on IT consulting, software development and agile training.

The company promotes an exceptional work culture based on teamwork, excellence and fun, with a focus on personal growth and shared rewards. By joining, the candidate will become part of a community that prioritizes open communication and strong long-term working relationships, supported by a structure of professional development and continuous learning.

Strong hands-on experience with Selenium and/or Playwright.

Experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks.

Proficiency in Java, Python, or C# for building test automation tools and frameworks.

Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.

Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, processes, and tools.

Experience with both manual and automated testing.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

AI & Automation

We are particularly interested in candidates who can help advance the use of AI within QA, including:

Experience using Claude for agentic testing.
Experience with Claude Code for test automation.
AI-powered test generation.
Prompt engineering for AI coding assistants.
AI-assisted writing, debugging, and refactoring of test automation code.
Using AI to increase test coverage and improve efficiency across manual and automated testing workflows.

We are looking for a Lead QA Test Automation Engineer to lead quality initiatives while remaining highly hands-on with test automation and execution.

In this role, you will lead a team of approximately 3–4 QA Engineers, helping organize sprint activities, develop testing strategies, coordinate regression testing, and support the onboarding and mentoring of QA team members.

This is a hands-on leadership role, with approximately 60–70% of your time focused on individual technical contributions. You'll also help advance automation practices and the adoption of AI-powered testing tools, including Claude Code.

What You'll Do

QA & Test Automation

Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and procedures to ensure product quality before release.
Perform both manual and automated testing.
Identify, analyze, and report defects with clear steps to reproduce.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts primarily using Claude Code, as well as Selenium WebDriver and/or Playwright.
Continuously improve test automation frameworks and tools.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve automation code.
Use AI-powered test generation tools to accelerate test case creation, reduce manual scripting, and increase test coverage.
Apply prompt engineering techniques when using AI coding assistants to write, debug, and refactor test automation code.

QA Leadership

Lead a team of approximately 3–4 QA Engineers while remaining hands-on.
Develop the test strategy for assigned Scrum team(s).
Organize, plan, and assign QA activities and testing efforts within each sprint.
Lead regression testing and release readiness, providing structure, visibility, and coordination across teams.
Support the onboarding, mentoring, and ramp-up of QA team members.
Drive improvements in QA processes, automation, and the use of AI in testing practices.
Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
Continue contributing directly to testing and automation while providing leadership and structure to the QA

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