QA Automation Engineer

Air Apps; Madrid; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple hardware

Annual Bonus

Health and Life Insurance

Transportation Budget

Coverflex benefits package

Childcare support

Air Conference

Pension Fund

Urban Sports Club

Meals 100% free at hub

Job summary

Air Apps is hiring a QA Automation Engineer to build and maintain automated test frameworks for web and mobile apps. You’ll work with developers, product managers, and QA teams to implement testing strategies, improve coverage, and enhance efficiency across platforms.

The role is onsite in Lisbon with relocation support considered. You’ll contribute to stability, performance, and reliability of our AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in test automation development.
• Experience with Selenium, Cypress, Appium or Playwright.
• Programming in Python, Java, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• API testing with Postman, REST Assured or similar.
• CI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or CircleCI.
• Version control with Git and test management tools like TestRail or Zephyr.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
• Experience with mobile testing (iOS & Android) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Create and run automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and early defect detection.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues.
• Expand test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automation tools and best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define quality standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

Playwright

Postman

REST Assured

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Git

TestRail

Zephyr

JMeter

Gatling

Job description

About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger - and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide. Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe. Join us on this journey to redefine resource management - and change lives along the way.

The Role

As a QA Automation Engineer at Air Apps, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining automated test frameworks and regression test suites to ensure our applications meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to implement automated testing strategies, increase test coverage, and optimize testing efficiency. Your contributions will directly impact the stability, performance, and reliability of our applications across web and mobile platforms.

• This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability of features and early defect detection.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues to development teams.
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Around 3+ years of experience in test automation development.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Playwright).
• Strong experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr).
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
• Experience testing mobile applications (iOS & Android) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

What benefits are we offering?

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus
• Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
• Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well‑being, and more.
• Childcare support.
• Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
• Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
• Meals 100% free at the hub.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.

Important Notice

Air Apps does not partner with nor is represented by any recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters in connection with our hiring efforts. All legitimate communication regarding Air Apps opportunities will come exclusively from an official @airapps.com email address. Additionally, all open positions are published only through our official careers platform, Ashby. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Air Apps from a different email domain, through a recruiting agency, or via a job posting source other than Ashby, please exercise caution. We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.

Compensation Range: €47K - €59K