1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Hire With NearWork Modality: Full-time | Hybrid (3 days in-office once site is established)About NearNear is a global recruitment agency that partners with fast-growing startups and tech-driven companies to help them build high-performing remote and hybrid teams across Latin America.
We focus on long-term placements, strong culture fit, and roles where professionals can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.About the CompanyOur client is a rapidly scaling SaaS company building modern, mission-critical software for operational teams.
As part of their continued growth, they are investing in creating a center of excellence in Colombia, beginning with Quality Assurance and expanding into additional engineering and customer-facing functions over time.About the RoleWe are hiring a Senior QA Engineer who will also serve as the Bogotá Site Lead, combining hands‐on technical leadership with local site ownership.This is a foundational hire.
You will be the first senior QA leader in Colombia, responsible for setting quality standards, modernizing QA practices, and helping establish a physical site and team culture.
Initially, the role will lean more toward site leadership and setup (approximately 30%), with the remainder focused on deep QA execution and strategy.
Over time, the role is expected to become more technically focused as the site and support functions mature.This opportunity is idóneo for someone who has built QA practices before, thrives in ambiguous environments,



and wants to leave a lasting technical and organizational legacy.ResponsibilitiesQuality & Technical LeadershipLead and execute advanced QA efforts across web applications, with a strong focus on modern, scalable practicesHelp shift quality left within the development lifecycle, improving early detection and prevention of defectsServe as a Subject Matter Expert in QA, guiding standards, tooling, and best practicesWrite, review, and maintain automated tests using PlaywrightWork with TypeScript, API testing tools (Postman), and contribute to test strategy at scaleSupport performance testing initiatives as the organization maturesClearly document and communicate reproducible steps for bugs and edge casesSupport the establishment of the Bogotá office and help shape the site's operating modelAct as the local QA leader, supporting and mentoring existing and future team membersPartner with leadership on hiring initiatives as the Colombia team expandsHelp define in‐office expectations,



targeting three days per week once the site is liveCoordinate quarterly in‐office collaboration for distributed team membersRequirementsMust Have7–8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with demonstrated senior‐level ownershipProven experience building or modernizing QA practices in growing or scaled organizationsStrong hands‐on experience with PlaywrightExperience working with TypeScriptSolid experience with API testing using PostmanAdvanced English proficiency (C1 level or higher)Strong communication skills and the ability to challenge decisions constructivelyHigh attention to detail, curiosity, and a mindset for finding edge casesProfessional maturity, strong judgment, and comfort operating autonomouslyNice to HaveExperience with performance testing tools and methodologiesPrior experience acting as a site lead, team lead, or early local hireStartup or scale‐up environment experienceComfort working cross‐functionally with Engineering, Product, Customer Success, and ITValues & Culture FitScrappy, hands‐on, and solutions‐orientedTeam‐first mindset with a strong sense of ownershipComfortable saying no when quality or integrity is at riskMotivated by building something from the ground upWhy This Role Is UniqueAs the first senior QA hire in Colombia, you will define both the quality bar and the cultural foundation for the company's LATAM presence.
This is a rare opportunity to combine deep technical impact with operational and site leadership, influencing how teams, systems, and standards are built for years to come.We're not looking for someone to manage existing systems — we're looking for someone to build them.Seniority levelMid‐Senior levelEmployment typeFull‐timeJob functionQuality AssuranceIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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📌 Senior Qa Engineer / Site Lead (Bogotá)
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