QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cali, Colombia
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Cali earn about COP 180M gross a year ($45k), with most offers between COP 150M and COP 220M. Cali has about 2.4 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Cali.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Cali
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Cali 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 Cali
Gross annual pay in COP. Cali is 0.93× the Colombia median (-7%), which is COP 200M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 110M | COP 140M | COP 170M | $35k | |
| Mid-level | COP 150M | COP 180M | COP 220M | $45k | |
| Senior | COP 190M | COP 230M | COP 280M | $58k | |
| Lead | COP 230M | COP 280M | COP 340M | $70k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Cali.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Cali
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
Cali 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 |
| Medellín | COP 180M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Barranquilla | COP 180M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Cartagena | COP 180M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Cali
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Cali · QA Automation Engineer role guide · Hire a QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cali: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Cali?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Cali earns a median of COP 180M a year ($45k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 150M to COP 220M. Junior pay starts near COP 140M, senior pay is COP 230M and leads reach COP 280M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cali?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Cali 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 Cali pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Cali ranks 2nd of 5 Colombia cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is COP 200M, so Cali is below it. Against the US it is 62% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cali 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 Cali?
Cali 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 Cali 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 Cali starts at the higher of the city and national median.