Automation Engineer

Posted:
6/2/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Bogota, Bogota, Capital District, Colombia ⋅ Bogota, Capital District, Colombia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Automation Engineer

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This is a role based in Bogotá (Colombia).

This role enhances organizational strategy through automation of manual steps in testing, troubleshooting by consistently upgrading test scripts and deliver programs, projects faster to business units.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, create, and execute manual and automated test cases using Tosca

  • Develop reusable comprehensive test plans and strategies based on project requirements

  • Utilize testing tools and frameworks to streamline execution and maximize coverage

  • Integrate new test cases resulting from releases

  • Monitor test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for resolution

  • Develop strategy for reusable test automation framework across projects

  • Provide hands-on testing support using Jira Align Tool

  • Manage defect lifecycle and ensure timely documentation and resolution. Support defect and enhancement reporting with detailed descriptions

  • Maintain and analyze regression test cases across Jira functionality

  • Communicate test status, progress, and issues to stakeholders. Prepare and present test reports including coverage, defect metrics, and risk analysis

  • Facilitate communication and resolution of quality-related issues across teams

  • Coordinate testing efforts, develop test plans, execute test cases, and report on test results

  • Support rollout of the Tosca Testing Tool and establish new guidelines/standards

  • Coordinate daily activities, prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Overall 5 years

  • Tosca Certification is a must

  • Experience with the Azure platform and cloud applications.

  • DevOps Experience (CICD) – cloud application deployment and maintenance is a plus

  • Proficiency in programming and scripting, examples Python, C#, Shell programming

  • Knowledge of Enterprise Applications Lifecycle and tools such as bitbucket, Jira, HP ALM, Jenkins.

  • Knowledge of cloud security practices.

Apply now

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

IT Business Relationship Management

     

DIVISION:

BTS Business Technology Services

        

LOCATION:

Colombia > Bogota : Building II

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical