QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cartagena, Colombia
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Cartagena earns a median of COP 180M a year ($44k gross). Cartagena has about 915,000 residents and is the 5th 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 Cartagena.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Cartagena
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Cartagena 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 Cartagena
Gross annual pay in COP. Cartagena 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 Cartagena.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Cartagena
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
Cartagena 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 |
| Barranquilla | COP 180M | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Cartagena
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cartagena: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Cartagena?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Cartagena 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 Cartagena?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Cartagena 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 Cartagena pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Cartagena ranks 4th 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 Cartagena is below it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cartagena 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 Cartagena?
Cartagena 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 Cartagena 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 Cartagena starts at the higher of the city and national median.