QA Automation Engineer

October 6, 2026

Remote

Middle

Barcelona

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Description

A rapidly growing travel insurance company is hiring a QA Automation Engineer to join its QA team. The role drives test automation as the core testing strategy, while manual testing is reserved for exploratory validation and cases that aren't yet automated. The engineer will work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA profiles to ensure high-quality software delivery

Responsibilities

Drive the expansion of test automation as our core testing strategy, ensuring high product quality with fast, reliable feedback
Analyse acceptance criteria, design and maintain test cases in Gherkin
Execute manual and automated tests (Web/API) using Playwright, log results and report defects
Coordinate delivery validation with development and product teams
Design and progressively implement automated tests, starting with Web/API and evolving toward mobile
Identify coverage gaps and contribute to evolving our testing frameworks, strategies, and tools
Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the technical team

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
ISTQB Foundations certification or equivalent (a plus, not required)
3–5 years of relevant work experience as a QA Engineer or similar role, including manual validation of complex functionalities
Experience designing and executing functional test cases
Practical knowledge of Gherkin and acceptance criteria-based testing
Experience developing automated tests using Playwright (or similar tools such as Cypress) with TypeScript, covering UI and API testing, and familiarity with the broader JS/TS testing ecosystem
Practical experience with Git (branching, pull requests, code reviews)
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
Interest or initial experience in mobile app test automation (e.g., Appium)
Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical profiles
Ability to organise tasks independently and validate deliveries with sound judgment
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive about identifying quality risks and proposing process improvements
Comfortable working in Agile teams and multidisciplinary squads

Conditions

Full-time
Flexible hours (7.5 hours a day)
100% Remote, with an optional office in Barcelona
Flexible and good work environment
Possibility to evolve your role with the maturity of our company and the growth of your skills and achieved goals
Flexible remuneration: Cobee

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