QA Automation Engineer jobs in Barranquilla, Colombia
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Barranquilla earn about COP 180M gross a year ($44k), with most offers between COP 140M and COP 210M. Barranquilla has about 1.2 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 5 Colombia cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; Colombia has 11, and remote roles can be done from Barranquilla.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Barranquilla
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Barranquilla today, so these are the nearest in Colombia, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Intermediate Test Engineer (Hybrid Manual & Automation)
Middle Automation QA
Intermediate Test Engineer (Manual/Automation)
QA Automation Engineer
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Barranquilla
Gross annual pay in COP. Barranquilla is 0.90× the Colombia median (-10%), which is COP 200M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 110M | COP 140M | COP 170M | $34k | |
| Mid-level | COP 140M | COP 180M | COP 210M | $44k | |
| Senior | COP 180M | COP 220M | COP 270M | $56k | |
| Lead | COP 220M | COP 270M | COP 330M | $67k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Barranquilla.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Barranquilla
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Barranquilla is on America/Bogota. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Colombia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | COP 210M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Cali | COP 180M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Medellín | COP 180M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Cartagena | COP 180M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Barranquilla
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Barranquilla: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Barranquilla?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Barranquilla earns a median of COP 180M a year ($44k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 140M to COP 210M. Junior pay starts near COP 140M, senior pay is COP 220M and leads reach COP 270M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Barranquilla?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Barranquilla today, but Colombia has 11 and QA Automation Engineer roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Barranquilla pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Barranquilla ranks 3rd of 5 Colombia cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is COP 200M, so Barranquilla is below it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Barranquilla ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Barranquilla?
Barranquilla is on America/Bogota. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Barranquilla with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Barranquilla starts at the higher of the city and national median.