Automation QA Engineer

Ciklum; España; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Tailored education path

Flexibility in work schedule

Internal mobility program

Opportunity to work on industry-transforming projects

Friendly team environment

Job summary

A technology company in Spain is seeking an experienced Automation QA Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will architect test automation frameworks, develop UI tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have C# experience, QA background, and familiarity with various testing strategies in complex systems. The role offers a hybrid work setup with ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a cross-functional development team.
• Ability to architect test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Capable of ensuring code quality with peer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Architect test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Develop automated functional UI tests & API/service level tests.
• Integrate automated scripts into the CI/CD process.
• Collaborate with other QA team members to automate manual test processes.
• Make conclusions and report on the quality of the product under test.

Skills

C# experience

QA experience

.Net Core

Unit/Integration test experience

Git

Experience testing microservices interfaces

Experience testing event-driven systems

Experience with end-to-end testing in complex environments

Experience with performance/load testing

Message brokers (Apache Pulsar, RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Actor model (MS Orleans, Dapr, Proto.Actor, Akka.NET)

Relational databases (MS SQL Server, T-SQL)

NoSQL data stores (Redis, MongoDB)

ElasticSearch

Experience with mobile automation and cloud device farms

Knowledge of other programming languages

Integration of GDPR principles in automated testing

Job description

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Ciklum is looking for an Automation QA Engineer to join our team in Spain. We are a custom product engineering company that supports multinational organizations and scaling startups with complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled professionals, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

Overview

As an Automation QA Engineer, you will be part of a cross‑functional development team engineering the experiences of tomorrow. You will be involved from the initial phases of development, working closely with the entire team during each sprint to improve the quality of the product and achieve comprehensive automated test coverage.

Responsibilities

• Architect test automation frameworks from scratch
• Develop automated functional UI tests & API/service level tests
• Integrate automated scripts into the CI/CD process
• Develop, maintain and expand automated testing infrastructure
• Devise and document test frameworks, coding standards, preferred design patterns, and development methodologies
• Ensure code quality with peer reviews to follow guidelines and standards
• Define quality metrics and implement measurements to determine test effectiveness, testing efficiency, and overall product quality
• Make conclusions and report on the quality of the product under test
• Collaborate with other QA team members to automate manual test processes
• Manage, analyze and mitigate testing risks
• Onboard new team members on the project
• Provide technical advice for the testing teams

Requirements

• C# experience
• QA experience
• .Net Core
• Unit/Integration test experience
• Git
• At least one of the following:
• Experience testing microservices interfaces
• Experience testing event‑driven systems
• Experience with end‑to‑end testing in complex environments
• Experience with performance/load testing
• Message brokers (preferably Apache Pulsar, alternatively RabbitMQ or Kafka)
• Actor model (e.g., MS Orleans, Dapr, Proto.Actor, Akka.NET)
• Multiple data store technologies:
• Relational databases (preferably MS SQL Server, T‑SQL)
• NoSQL data stores (Redis, MongoDB)
• ElasticSearch
• Experience with mobile automation and cloud device farms
• Knowledge of other programming languages would be a great plus
• Integration of GDPR principles in automated testing

Personal Skills

• Self‑motivated to continually learn and adopt the latest industry innovations and technology
• Self‑disciplined and result-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Good team player, motivated to solve complex tasks
• Good analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance and additional unpaid sick leave days
• Tailored education path with internal events, Udemy license, language courses, and company‑paid certifications
• Growth environment with local and global collaboration opportunities
• Flexibility: own your schedule while supporting team stand‑ups; 23 vacation days plus short Fridays
• Internal mobility program to support career growth and project changes
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale, industry‑transforming projects for international clients
• Welcoming environment with a friendly team, open‑door policy, informal atmosphere, and regular team‑building events

About Us

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering our team to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

Based in Málaga, our team thrives in one of Andalusia’s leading tech hubs. Enjoy a hybrid work setup, the sunny Mediterranean vibe, and endless opportunities to grow your skills on global‑scale projects.

Contact

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.