QA Engineer - Remote Eligible

Quality Assurance Engineer

This is a full-time job where you'll be the final quality gate for a data-heavy product heading into beta. If you enjoy breaking ETL pipelines, spotting silent data issues, and making engineers faster by catching problems early — this role is for you.

We're building a Python-based data and analytics platform with complex API integrations and automation workflows. Data quality isn't a "nice to have" here — it's mission-critical.

Location: South America - Fully Remote

Your Mission: Day to Day Responsibilities

• Own QA across all engineering deliverables
• Validate: Python-based ETL pipelines, API integrations, n8n workflows
• Identify functional bugs and data inconsistencies before they reach users
• Perform light debugging: Small fixes in n8n workflows & Minor corrections in Python scripts
• Clearly document issues with context engineers can act on
• Escalate complex problems with structured, actionable feedback
• Act as the central quality gate before releases

Your Toolbox: Skills to be Successful

Must-Haves

• Proven experience in QA for software products
• Strong ability to read and understand Python code
• Hands-on debugging experience (logs, exceptions, broken flows)
• Experience with data systems, ETLs, or API-driven integrations
• Clear, structured communication with engineering teams

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with n8n or similar automation tools
• Familiarity with REST APIs
• Startup experience
• Background in data, analytics, or reporting products

What Success Looks Like in Your First 3 Months

• Full ownership of QA across the product
• Noticeable reduction in engineering time spent on QA and small fixes
• Improved product stability ahead of and during beta
• A clear, repeatable workflow for: Validation - Feedback - Bug escalation

Your Perks: What's in it for you

• Fully remote, full-time role
• LATAM-based candidates only (time zone alignment matters)
• Paid in USD
• 15 paid leave days
• 8 national holidays
• Birthday leave day

What This Role Is Not

• Not a full-time software developer role
• Not a test automation–heavy position
• Not system architecture or design work
• Not a people management role

Why Adaptive Teams? At Adaptive Teams, we don't just fill positions – we create pathways to success. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we're here to help you grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you're looking for exciting opportunities and a team that's as passionate as you are, this is the place to be.

What to Expect from Our Application Process? Once you apply, you'll receive an email guiding you through the next steps, including an assessment tailored to the role. Be sure to check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case) for further instructions. We understand your time is valuable, so we strive to keep the assessment process under 45 minutes whenever possible, though some roles may require a slightly longer time investment. Once selected, you'll have the chance to schedule your first interview with our team. We aim to make the process as smooth and transparent as possible, so you'll always know where you stand.