QA Automation Technical Referent (Java)

TL;DR

QA Automation Technical Referent (Java): Leading the evolution of the test automation framework and defining the end-to-end testing strategy for a global payment processor with an accent on scalable backend services and API testing. Focus on reducing manual work, increasing reliability through process optimizations, and mentoring engineers to raise overall quality standards.

Location: Must be based in Argentina, Uruguay, or Spain (Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Madrid, Barcelona). Hybrid work model.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments processor enabling brands to collect payments in emerging markets across 40 countries.

What you will do

• Own, maintain, and evolve the test automation framework using Java, RestAssured, and JUnit/TestNG.
• Define and improve the multi-layer testing strategy, including unit, contract, integration, and E2E tests.
• Set, document, and enforce standards for test design, reliability, and maintainability.
• Mentor QA and software engineers on testing best practices through code reviews and workshops.
• Lead non-functional testing efforts for performance and security in collaboration with SRE and Security stakeholders.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve test efficiency, parallelization, and delivery speed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in QA Automation with strong Java coding skills.
• Proven expertise in framework design and scaling using RestAssured and JUnit or TestNG.
• Practical experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines and conducting non-functional tests.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities across cross-functional squads.
• Advanced English (mandatory).
• Must be based in Argentina or Uruguay (or mentioned hub cities).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with production monitoring and telemetry tools such as New Relic, Datadog, Grafana, or Coralogix.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedules driven by performance and impact rather than fixed hours.
• Monthly social budget for team bonding activities, whether in person or remote.
• "hirify.global Houses" program for team coworking retreats anywhere in the world.
• Opportunity to work in the dynamic Fintech industry within a highly international team.
• Internal referral bonus program.

Hiring process

• CV review by the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ongoing communication and updates via email at every stage of the process.