Lead Test Engineer - Automation & Quality Advocate

Daikin Europe; Madrid; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Europe is seeking a senior test engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and to partner with development teams to embed testing into the software lifecycle. You will mentor junior testers, drive testing best practices, and analyze complex issues to uncover root causes, while continually improving release velocity and quality.

A master’s degree and strong Python skills are required, with experience in embedded software and security.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in software development or related field.
• Experience in network communication and related security.
• Experience in embedded software.
• Proficiency in Python and other programming languages.
• Ability to lead testing efforts and drive improvements in testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve test coverage and release velocity.
• Work closely with development teams to integrate testing into the SDLC.
• Design and implement scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on testing best practices.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex software issues, identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in software development or related field

Tools

Jenkins

JMeter

Job description

Daikin Europe is seeking a senior test engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and to partner with development teams to embed testing into the software lifecycle. You will mentor junior testers, drive testing best practices, and analyze complex issues to uncover root causes, while continually improving release velocity and quality.

A master’s degree and strong Python skills are required, with experience in embedded software and security.