Jobs in Bilbao, Spain

As an Automation Engineer you will play a crucial role in implementing automation testing principles practices and standards throughout the software development lifecycle. You will support the business with test automation strategy script development execution maintenance defect management and seamless integration with manual testing processes to ensure software quality and reliability.

• Define and implement test automation strategies to enhance efficiency and software quality.
• Develop maintain and execute automated test scripts for functional regression and performance testing.
• Review software requirements to ensure testability and alignment with automation best practices.
• Collaborate with Release manager Business Analysts Developers Product Owners and QA Analysts to determine the automation scope for projects as well as external suppliers.
• Identify report and track defects and issues ensuring proper integration with manual testing efforts.
• Work with business stakeholders to assess the priority and severity of defects and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain and manage a test automation framework ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Ensure seamless integration of automation tools within CI / CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins GitHub).
• Conduct performance and load testing using tools like Apache JMeter to evaluate system behavior.
• Continuously improve and optimize test automation processes to align with business needs.
• Communicate test progress automation coverage risks and blockers to project stakeholders.
• Engage with internal and external teams to resolve dependencies propose automation solutions and meet testing deadlines.

• 3 years experience in test automation and software quality assurance
• Must be able to speak Spanish on a native or bilingual level and be based in Barcelona
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Experience in online gaming systems or high-traffic web applications.
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science IT or related field (or equivalent experience)
• In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies : Unit Testing System Testing Integration Testing Acceptance Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Load Testing (all applied to web applications)
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA or similar
• Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g. Zephyr within JIRA)
• Advanced knowledge of test automation frameworks such as Selenium Cypress Playwright Cucumber TestNG or Junit
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (e.g. Apache JMeter Gatling)
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and automation integration into tools like Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI / CD
• Understanding of web applications architecture including PHP Linux and cloud-based environments. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python Java or JavaScript for automation.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and databases for test data validation
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git / GitHub / GitLab).
• Experience working in and understanding of Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies and their impact on testing.
• Developing maintaining and executing automated test scripts for web and API testing.
• Implementing and optimizing test automation frameworks for maintainability and scalability.
• Integrating test automation with CI / CD pipelines to support DevOps practices.
• Identifying documenting and tracking defects and issues using JIRA or similar tools.
• Performing exploratory testing alongside automated test execution to uncover defects.
• Conducting regression performance and load testing to ensure system stability.
• Collaborating with developers business analysts and DevOps teams to align automation strategies.
• Analyzing test reports and logs to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Ensuring cross-browser and cross-platform test coverage for web applications.
• Bilingual level of Spanish & English fluency is required
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new automation tools and frameworks.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Possibility to work remotely
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
• A supportive team that values collaboration and creativity.

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