Software QA Specialist (Automated QA Engineer)

About the role

Descartes, a global leader in logistics and supply chain technology, is hiring an Automated QA Engineer in Montevideo. The role strengthens the quality, reliability and release confidence of software solutions by building and evolving automated testing across web applications, APIs and data layers, with close collaboration with cross-functional teams and practical use of AI-assisted testing tools.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain reliable automated tests for web applications, increasing coverage of critical business workflows
• Build and run automated API tests covering REST and SOAP services, integrations, error handling and expected behaviour
• Use SQL to validate application data and ensure data consistency across systems and integrations
• Maintain and run automated regression suites that give timely feedback on software quality
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Investigate test failures, analyse logs, document defects and work with developers to resolve them
• Improve automation frameworks, test design and QA processes, including AI-assisted testing approaches
• Communicate test progress, quality trends, risks and issues to technical and business stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field preferred
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and collaboration with developers, business analysts and other stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Interest in or practical experience with AI-assisted testing tools

Required skills

• Selenium for web application testing
• SQL for data validation and troubleshooting
• Postman for API testing and automation
• SOAPUI and REST API testing
• Jenkins and CI/CD integration
• Defect tracking and test management tools

What we offer

• Salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 UY, depending on skills and experience
• Hybrid arrangement: two days per week in the Montevideo office
• Opportunities to shape automated QA and expand technical scope as automation practices mature