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We combine innovative thinking, digital production, and specialized talent to deliver high-impact solutions for regional and international clients.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\">At Boombit, we work with multidisciplinary teams across Latin America, supporting digital products, creative technology, content operations, and staff augmentation solutions for companies that need agile, reliable, and scalable execution.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job purpose: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\">We are seeking a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Senior QA Specialist, Test Automation</span>, to help strengthen the quality, reliability, and release confidence of a digital platform environment. 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The <span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Senior QA Specialist, Test Automation</span></span> will act as a technical quality advocate, helping the team build, test, and release software faster, with greater consistency and confidence.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job details: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location:</span> </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">100% Remote. </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Open to candidates based in <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Costa Rica,</span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Mexico</span>, or <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Colombia</span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Schedule:</span> Monday to Friday, aligned with business operating hours</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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