Senior/Lead Software Test Automation Engineer (Remote – Contractor)

The PositionWe’re looking for a Senior/Lead Software Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of our test automation efforts and help scale quality engineering across teams. You’ll work closely with our Manual QA, Frontend, DevOps, and Product teams to build reliable, scalable, and well-documented test coverage that supports our continuous delivery goals.This is a full-time (40 hrs/week) remote contractor role, open to candidates based in Portugal, Poland, or Romania.What You’ll DoExtend and maintain our existing test automation framework (Playwright + JavaScript/TypeScript)Build end-to-end UI tests and API test coverageMaintain automation documentation and internal librariesCollaborate with QA, Engineering, DevOps, and Product to embed testing in the development lifecycleMentor and guide Manual QA engineers through onboarding and upskilling in automationContinuously improve test practices, frameworks, and toolingSupport test execution within our CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions) and reporting in Allure TestOpsMust-Have Qualifications4+ years of QA experience, including 2+ years in test automationStrong skills in JavaScript and TypeScriptProven experience with the Playwright frameworkComfortable writing and maintaining API testsFamiliar with GitHub Actions for CI/CD and Allure TestOps for reportingExperience collaborating across cross-functional teamsAbility to work independently, prioritize well, and communicate clearlyFluent English (B2+ level)Nice-to-Have QualificationsPrior experience mentoring or onboarding QA engineers into automationFamiliarity with mobile and desktop application testingExperience with virtual machine setup for test environments (e.g., install/test flows)Why You Should ApplyJoin a collaborative QA team where your impact and ownership will be visible from day oneHelp shape and scale automation testing at a growing remote-first SaaS companyWork with flexible hours and the freedom to manage your own scheduleGain exposure to modern testing tools and strategies across CI/CD environmentsLocation RequirementMust be based in Portugal, Poland, Romania, and authorized to work there without sponsorship.Competitive CompensationContractor Rate: USD 34-38/hour (approx. USD 5500-6500/month based on full-time hours)Contractors are paid based on hours worked. This role expects a full-time commitment of 40 hrs/week.Exciting Perks for ContractorsCareer Growth Opportunities – We invest in your development and provide mentorship and hands-on learningWork Flexibility – Set your own schedule and work from anywhere within the supported countriesTeam Culture – Join a highly collaborative, globally distributed team that values trust, autonomy, and impactAnnual Retreats – Enjoy in-person connection at our unforgettable team retreats (Ibiza, Mexico, Costa Rica...)Freedom & FlexibilityFully Remote Position: Work from anywhere in Portugal, Poland, Romania, Brazil, or Argentina. Enjoy the benefits of a remote-first environment with an empowering culture focused on delivering results.Flexible Hours: Employees and contractors alike enjoy the flexibility to set their own schedules within reason, promoting a great work-life balance.Unforgettable RetreatsCelebrate Success Together: Join us at unforgettable annual retreats in stunning destinations. Our team has gathered in places like the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Ibiza, Spain. Where will we go next?Be Part of Our MissionEmpower the Future of Work: As a part of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of redefining work for a global, distributed workforce.Proven Track Record: We've seen incredible growth and are ready to accelerate even further, with the added boost of new investment.The Best is Yet to Come: You’ll be joining a company with its most exciting years ahead. Your contributions will shape the future of our business and the work landscape worldwide.Company OverviewOur mission is to empower people to have their most productive workday. To do this we have built the industry-leading workforce analytics platform for remote and distributed teams. We were an early believer in the remote work trend and have been one hundred percent remote from day one, which was over a decade ago. With a focus on transparency and accountability, our software provides valuable insights about work habits. Our platform powers time and activity tracking, shift/schedule management, as well as invoicing, and payments for over 95,000 businesses. But we are just getting started. We believe that the remote work trend represents the biggest tectonic shift in the business world since the advent of the PC and that the majority of companies will have a tool like Hubstaff in their tech stack within the next decade. We have a winning culture and want to talk to you about how to help us continue our incredible momentum.

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