QA Engineer: Backend & API Automation Champion

DKB Code Factory GmbH; Valencia; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DKB Code Factory GmbH in Valencia, Spain, seeks a QA Engineer to advocate for quality, shape testing practices, drive automation, and ensure reliable software delivery with confidence.

You will work with developers, product stakeholders and fellow engineers to build quality into every stage of the delivery process, focusing on backend systems and APIs. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and a culture of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and API validation.
• Programming experience with Java or Kotlin.
• Collaborative and proactive problem-solving in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English. ISTQB certification or automation expertise is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the team's testing approach in an agile environment.
• Ensure test readiness across infrastructure, environments, and test data.
• Design, implement, and expand automated test coverage for backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with developers and product stakeholders to identify risks and clarify requirements.
• Share regular testing insights, results, and quality metrics with stakeholders.
• Contribute to Continuous Testing and Continuous Delivery practices.

Skills

QA Experience

Test Automation

Backend testing

APIs testing

Java

Kotlin

CI/CD

ISTQB

Cross-functional communication

English fluency

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

API testing tools

Job description

DKB Code Factory GmbH in Valencia, Spain, seeks a QA Engineer to advocate for quality, shape testing practices, drive automation, and ensure reliable software delivery with confidence.

You will work with developers, product stakeholders and fellow engineers to build quality into every stage of the delivery process, focusing on backend systems and APIs. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and a culture of learning.