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dLocal

QA Automation – Technical Referent

dLocal

. Own, maintain, and evolve our test automation framework (Java, RestAssured, JUnit/TestNG) to support backend services and APIs at scale.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
GrafanaJavaJUnitMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own, maintain, and evolve our test automation framework (Java, RestAssured, JUnit/TestNG) to support backend services and APIs at scale.
  • Define and continuously improve the multi-layer testing strategy (unit, component/contract, integration, E2E), coverage, and risk-based prioritization.
  • Partner with cross-functional squads to embed quality by design, enabling fast feedback and reliable deployments.
  • Set, document, and enforce standards for test design, reliability, flakiness control, performance, and maintainability.
  • Review test designs and automation code (PRs/code reviews); ensure clean architecture and reusable patterns.
  • Mentor and coach QA and software engineers on testing best practices; lead workshops and pair sessions.
  • Lead the approach for non-functional testing (performance and security), coordinating with SRE/Sec stakeholders.
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines for test efficiency (parallelization, selective test runs, test data mgmt., quality gates).
  • Identify and deliver automation opportunities (e.g., contract testing, mocks/service virtualization, reusable test data, observability hooks) to remove manual checks and reduce errors.
  • Track and communicate quality metrics (stability, performance signals) and use telemetry to spot gaps proactively.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years in QA Automation/Software Testing with strong, hands-on coding for test automation (Java).
  • Solid experience with the Java stack, RestAssured, and JUnit or TestNG; proven framework design/scale experience.
  • Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and optimizing automated test stages.
  • Experience with non-functional tests (performance, security).
  • Strong communication and technical leadership/mentoring across squads.
  • Nice to have: Knowledge of microservices/event-driven architectures; production monitoring/telemetry (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Grafana, Coralogix).
  • Advanced English (mandatory).

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.
  • Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.
  • Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.
  • Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
  • dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaRestAssuredJUnitTestNGtest automationnon-functional testingperformance testingsecurity testingCI/CD pipelinesframework design
Soft Skills
communicationtechnical leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingcoaching