Company description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. Overview We are looking for a QE Automation Manager to lead and drive the automation strategy for one of our key projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Selenium with Java , a deep understanding of API testing , and proven leadership in managing high-performing QE teams. You will be responsible for overseeing all quality engineering efforts, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and performance. Responsibilities Your Impact: Leadership & Strategy Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers across multiple streams, ensuring excellence in delivery and growth. Own the end-to-end QE strategy, including test planning, execution, automation, and reporting. Partner with development, DevOps, and product teams to integrate quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle. Automation & Technical Oversight Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Selenium with Java . Lead the implementation and optimization of API testing strategies and tools. Ensure CI/CD pipelines are integrated with automated testing and support quality gates. Analyze automation test coverage and identify areas for improvement to reduce manual efforts. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance Establish and monitor KPIs for test coverage, automation ROI, defect leakage, and test effectiveness. Drive performance, reliability, and regression testing strategies for complex applications (web, mobile, APIs). Review and sign off on all major releases from a quality perspective. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as the main quality point of contact for the project, communicating risks, metrics, and status to stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on timelines, goals, and deliverables. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and testing best practices within the team. Qualifications Your Skills and Experience: 10+ years of experience in QE automation with a strong focus on Selenium with Java . Proven experience leading or managing QE teams in Agile environments. Hands-on expertise in automation of UI and API testing , using tools like Cucumber, RestAssured, Postman , or similar. Experience with API performance testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner , etc. Strong understanding of CI/CD , DevOps practices , and integration of testing in the SDLC. Exposure to various application types – Web, Mobile, APIs – and cross-platform testing. Proficiency in test defect lifecycle management using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr , etc. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure high-quality deliverables under tight timelines. Set Yourself Apart With: Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP . Prior experience establishing or improving enterprise-grade test automation frameworks from the ground up. Exposure to performance engineering , security testing , or chaos testing . Certification in test automation or cloud platforms. Additional information What you'll get: Full time/ Indefinite term contract Remote work environment Local Holidays and extra PTO Private medical insurance Connectivity bonus E-Learning platforms (Udemy, Marcel, LinkedIn Learning) English lessons and so much more!! **This position is only open for candidates based in Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico** #J-18808-Ljbffr