Hi, my name is

Augusto Gronda.
Quality First.

Senior QA Engineer specializing in Test Architecture, Scalable Automation, and CI/CD Integration. Currently driving quality engineering at Sovos to accelerate delivery while maintaining the highest standards of reliability.

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About Me

I am a results-driven engineering professional with a passion for building robust software ecosystems. Since 2021, I've honed a problem-solving mindset that I now apply to Quality Assurance Strategy and Test Automation.


Currently, I drive quality initiatives at a global tax compliance leader. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring that quality is baked into every stage of the SDLC. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can drive efficiency through optimized pipelines and help team growth.


My technical arsenal includes Selenium, Playwright, and Robot Framework for UI, alongside Rest Assured for API validation. I leverage Azure DevOps to orchestrate seamless CI/CD workflows and utilize AI tools like Cursor and Devin to accelerate development and testing cycles.

Core Competencies

Test Strategy
CI/CD Pipelines
Test Automation
API Testing
Java & Python
Playwright
Robot Framework
Rest Assured
Azure DevOps
SQL & Data
AI-Enhanced QA
K6 & Performance
Agile Leadership

Professional Experience

QA Engineer III
Sovos
Oct 2024 – Present | Remote
  • Spearhead quality assurance initiatives for enterprise-grade tax compliance software, ensuring high availability and accuracy.
  • Architect and implement scalable automation frameworks, reducing regression testing time and increasing deployment frequency.
  • Champion customer-centric development by integrating feedback loops directly into the testing strategy.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between Dev, Product, and Ops to identify risks early and streamline the release process.
QA Engineer II
Sovos
Oct 2023 – Oct 2024 | Argentina
  • Optimized CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, enabling continuous testing and faster feedback for developers.
  • Designed comprehensive E2E testing strategies that increased test coverage by 40%.
  • Led code reviews and technical mentorship sessions to uphold coding standards and best practices within the QA team.
  • Resolved critical technical bottlenecks by partnering with architecture teams to enhance system testability.
QA Engineer
Sovos
Feb 2022 – Oct 2023 | Argentina
  • Implemented robust test automation suites using Selenium and Robot Framework for critical ERP integrations (Netsuite, Oracle).
  • Executed extensive API validation using Postman and Rest Assured, ensuring seamless data interoperability.
  • Documented technical artifacts and test plans, improving knowledge sharing and onboarding processes.
  • Automated repetitive manual tasks, freeing up 20% of team capacity for exploratory testing.
QC Analyst
Globant
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Argentina
  • Executed rigorous manual testing for high-traffic iOS and Android applications, ensuring a flawless user experience.
  • Managed defect lifecycles in Jira, providing detailed reproduction steps to accelerate developer fixes.
  • Validated data integrity in non-relational databases (MongoDB) to support complex backend logic.
  • Collaborated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospective improvements.

Education

Geodetic and Geophysical Engineering

National University of Tucumán

March 2014 - Thesis in progress

What's Next?

Get In Touch

I'm currently looking for new opportunities, and my inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!

augustogronda@gmail.com