QA Automation Engineer- Associate
D.B. Group18 hours ago
Madrid, SpainMid Level
Responsibilities
- Design and execute manual test cases across frontend, API, and database layers, identifying edge cases, business risks, and integration scenarios.
- Create traceable test evidence and execution reporting in Allure.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA colleagues to clarify requirements and embed quality throughout delivery.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Cucumber BDD and Serenity BDD.
- Integrate automated tests into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid feedback.
- Contribute to performance, load, and stress testing focused on reliability and scalability.
- Review test code, test design, team practices, test results, defects, and quality metrics.
- Improve QA processes, automation strategy, tooling, coverage, and release confidence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of hands-on quality assurance experience spanning structured manual testing and automation-led practices.
- At least 3 years of test automation experience, preferably in complex enterprise application environments.
- Experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber, and Gatling, or willingness to deepen expertise in these tools.
- Hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, and Gradle.
- Experience testing RESTful APIs and web services for functional and non-functional requirements.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating across planning, refinement, testing, and retrospectives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience in finance, investment risk, or asset management is preferred.
- ISTQB certification is a plus.
- Fluent written and spoken English is required; German is a plus.
- Ability to use AI tools productively and responsibly while applying critical judgment to data and AI outputs.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model combining office collaboration and work from home, with the specific split discussed during the application process.
- Personalized benefits plan including healthcare, company perks, and retirement options.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
- Interview adjustments and assistance are available for disabilities or long-term health conditions.
About D.B. Group
D.B. Group is an Italian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and rail transport, customs brokerage, and supply chain management for global shippers. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Montebelluna, Veneto, it is privately held and operates through 79 subsidiaries with a worldwide partner network. The company delivers end-to-end forwarding and integrated logistics services, from consolidation and warehousing to door-to-door deliveries and trade compliance.