Senior QA Automation Engineer | TypeScript, Node.js, WebdriverIO, API Testing

SCI Serviclients; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI ServiClients in Barcelona is seeking a senior QA automation engineer to design, build and own automated test coverage for a cloud-based learning platform. You will focus on backend services, API testing and contract validation.

The role involves OpenAPI, OAuth2 interactions, CI/CD in GitHub Actions, and running tests in containerised environments with Docker or Selenium Grid. A long-term project with hybrid Barcelona onsite 2 days, or Europe-wide remote is offered.

Qualifications

• Production-grade test automation with TypeScript and Node.js.
• REST APIs, service contracts, and schema validation expertise.
• Authentication flows and microservice interactions knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated tests for backend services and APIs.
• Integrate with the existing TypeScript / WebdriverIO / Serenity automation repo.
• Build REST API, contract and schema validation tests.
• Work with OpenAPI, OAuth2 and OIDC in real service interactions.
• Validate behavior across microservices boundaries and async workflows.
• Read Node.js backend code to craft smarter tests.
• Integrate automation into GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
• Run tests in containerised environments (Docker, Podman, Selenium Grid).
• Help improve reliability of provisioning, entitlement and certification workflows.

Skills

TypeScript/Node.js automation

REST API testing

contract testing

CI/CD

microservices

WebdriverIO

Serenity

OpenAPI

OAuth2

OIDC

Docker

Selenium Grid

Tools

WebdriverIO

Serenity

GitHub Actions

Docker

Podman

Selenium Grid

Job description

Some QA roles check that features work; this one helps protect the credibility of thousands of real certification journeys every month.

You’ll work on a cloud-based learning platform used globally by professionals, students, partners and enterprise learners, with a strong focus on backend services, hands‑on practice environments, automated verification and certification reliability. The role combines TypeScript/Node.js automation, REST API testing, contract testing, CI/CD and microservices quality engineering, with a long-term setup and flexibility: Barcelona hybrid preferred, or remote from Europe depending on location and setup.

What will make this opportunity a strong fit for you

• Real technical impact on a critical learning platform
  Your work will directly support the reliability of paid certification programs used by a global audience.


• Backend-focused QA, not just UI automation
  You’ll go deep into APIs, service contracts, provisioning flows, orchestration logic and verification systems.


• Modern automation stack
  You’ll work with TypeScript, Node.js, WebdriverIO, Serenity, GitHub Actions and containerized test environments.


• Long‑term stability
  The initial duration is minimum 12 months, with extension likely.


• Flexibility depending on your location
  Preferred setup is Barcelona with 2 days/week onsite, but remote work within Europe can be considered.


• Full‑time commitment to one meaningful project
  You’ll have the focus and continuity needed to build robust automation coverage properly.


• Salary
  Compensation will be discussed according to experience and project fit.

Mission of the role

Your mission will be to design, build and own automated test coverage for three key backend services powering the customer’s cloud learning platform: the orchestration service, the provisioning service and the automated verification service.

You’ll help ensure that learners can access practice environments, complete real software‑based assessments and receive reliable certification outcomes through stable, scalable and trustworthy quality automation.

What your day‑to‑day will look like in this project

• Design and maintain automated tests for backend services and APIs.


• Integrate with the existing TypeScript / WebdriverIO / Serenity automation repository.


• Build meaningful REST API, contract and schema validation tests.


• Work with OpenAPI, OAuth2 and OIDC in real service interactions.


• Validate service behaviour across microservices boundaries, async workflows and failure scenarios.


• Read and understand Node.js backend code to create smarter and more relevant tests.


• Integrate automation into GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.


• Run tests in containerised environments such as Docker, Podman or Selenium Grid.


• Contribute to improving the reliability of learner provisioning, entitlement and certification workflows.

What Will Help You Succeed In This Position

You’ll feel comfortable here if you bring solid experience building production‑grade test automation with TypeScript and Node.js, especially in environments where quality engineering requires understanding how backend systems behave, fail and recover.

Strong experience with E2E automation frameworks such as WebdriverIO, Cypress, Playwright or Selenium will help you move fast, but the key differentiator will be your ability to test beyond the UI: REST APIs, service contracts, schema validation, authentication flows and microservice interactions.

This role is also a good fit if you enjoy working close to backend teams, reading service code, understanding how APIs interact and turning that knowledge into automation that genuinely reduces risk.

What It’s Like To Work At SCI ServiClients

• Closeness from day one
  You’ll have fluid, direct and human communication with an accessible team whenever you need support.


• Support when it matters
  You won’t be left alone with doubts or day‑to‑day situations. You’ll have real backing and close follow‑up.


• Collaborative and easy‑going environment
  SCI ServiClients values respectful communication and collaboration so daily work feels natural and comfortable.


• Clarity and continuity
  Transparent conditions and stability help you focus on contributing value within the project.


• Variety of projects and professional growth
  You can grow through exposure to different environments, technologies and clients.


• Autonomy to work with judgement
  Your experience and way of organising your work will be trusted.


• Simple and transparent management
  Administrative processes are clear, agile and free from unnecessary complications.

If you’re looking for a senior QA automation role where your work has visible impact on a global certification platform, with a modern backend‑focused stack, long‑term continuity and a human support model, this project can be a strong next move.