QA Automation Engineer

Applaudo; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software company in Barcelona is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure high-quality software through automated testing. This hybrid position involves designing API tests, collaborating with teams, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates have experience in API testing, automation frameworks like Postman, and a strong attention to detail. The company offers a supportive work environment with various perks.

Servicios

Celebrations

Special discounts

Entertainment area

Modern Work Spaces

Great work environment

Private medical insurance

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with API testing focusing on accuracy and performance.
• Experience with Postman and migrating from JMeter.

Responsabilidades

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and execute API tests for reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with the QA team in Europe for quality standards.

Conocimientos

API testing

Postman

CI/CD integration

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Newman.js

SuperTest

GitHub Actions

Descripción del empleo

About You

You are someone who takes pride in ensuring software quality through precision, automation, and collaboration. You are passionate about building reliable, scalable, and maintainable testing solutions. You thrive in dynamic environments where cross-team collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation drive results.

This position is hybrid, based in Barcelona, Spain.

You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience with API testing, emphasizing accuracy, performance, and maintainability.
• Hands‑on experience using Postman, with proven ability to migrate or transition from JMeter.
• Desirable knowledge of automation frameworks such as Newman.js, SuperTest, or similar tools.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI / CD pipelines, preferably using GitHub Actions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality results.
• Advanced English level, as you will collaborate with teams and stakeholders across regions.

You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities

• Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to ensure continuous quality validation.
• Design and execute API tests, ensuring reliability, performance, and compatibility across environments.
• Participate in test design and planning from the requirements stage (sprint planning) to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate closely with the QA team based in Europe to align testing strategies and maintain consistent quality standards.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and document defects, providing clear and actionable insights to the development team.
• Contribute to improving testing frameworks and automation pipelines to increase test efficiency and coverage.
• Stay up to date with testing tools, frameworks, and best practices to enhance automation capabilities.

Additional Information

Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.

Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!

We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer, are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.

Some of our perks and benefits

• Celebrations
• Special discounts
• Entertainment area
• Modern Work Spaces
• Great work environment
• Private medical insurance

Benefits may vary according to your location and / or availability. Request further information when applying.