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

<p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>At Hubstaff, our mission is to empower people to have their most productive workday. We do this by providing the industry-leading workforce analytics and time tracking platform for remote and distributed teams.</p><p>We’ve been fully remote for over a decade—long before it became a trend—and we continue to believe that remote work represents the most significant shift in the modern workplace since the advent of the PC. Our platform helps more than 95,000 businesses track time, manage schedules, and automate payments with transparency and accountability at its core.</p><p>We’re a product-led company with a winning culture, strong momentum, and a long-term vision: to become an essential part of every remote company’s tech stack. And we’re just getting started.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>We’re looking for a <strong>Senior or Lead Software Test Automation Engineer</strong> to take ownership of our test automation efforts and help scale quality engineering across teams. You’ll collaborate closely with Manual QA, Frontend, DevOps, and Product to build reliable, scalable, and well-documented test coverage that supports our continuous delivery goals.</p><p>This is a full-time (40 hrs/week), fully remote <strong>contractor role</strong> open to candidates based in <strong>Portugal, Poland, or Romania</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><p>Extend and maintain our existing test automation framework (Playwright + JavaScript/TypeScript)</p></li><li><p>Build and manage end-to-end UI and API test coverage</p></li><li><p>Maintain automation documentation and internal libraries</p></li><li><p>Embed automated testing throughout the development lifecycle in collaboration with QA, Engineering, DevOps, and Product</p></li><li><p>Mentor and guide Manual QA engineers during onboarding and automation upskilling</p></li><li><p>Continuously improve our testing practices, tools, and frameworks</p></li><li><p>Support test execution within our CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions) and reporting tools (Allure TestOps)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>4+ years of QA experience, including 2+ years in test automation</p></li><li><p>Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills</p></li><li><p>Proven experience with the Playwright framework</p></li><li><p>Comfortable writing and maintaining API tests</p></li><li><p>Familiar with GitHub Actions for CI/CD and Allure TestOps for reporting</p></li><li><p>Collaborative mindset and experience working cross-functionally</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly</p></li><li><p>Fluent English (B2+ level or higher)</p><p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Bonus Points if You Have</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience mentoring or onboarding QA engineers into automation</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with mobile or desktop application testing</p></li><li><p>Experience setting up virtual machines or test environments</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Why You Should Apply</strong></p><ul><li><p>Own and influence the future of automation testing at a growing remote-first SaaS company</p></li><li><p>Make an immediate impact on the quality and reliability of our product</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with skilled, friendly teammates who value autonomy and accountability</p></li><li><p>Work with modern testing tools and CI/CD best practices</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote — open to contractors based in <strong>Portugal, Poland, or Romania</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time <strong>contractor</strong> (40 hours/week)</p></li><li><p><strong>Rate:</strong> USD <strong>$34–$38/hour</strong> (approx. <strong>$5,500–$6,500/month</strong>, based on full-time hours)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Perks &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Flexible working hours — we care about outcomes, not time tracking</p></li><li><p>Annual retreats in stunning destinations — past locations include Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Ibiza</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to grow your career and make an impact in a role aligned with your strengths and goals</p></li><li><p>A truly remote-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and collaboration</p></li></ul><p></p><h3><em><strong>Inclusion at Hubstaff</strong></em></h3><p><em>Hubstaff is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, regardless of background, identity, or lived experience.</em></p>