Senior QA Automation SDET (Java/Angular/AWS)

TL;DR

Senior QA Automation SDET (Java/Angular/AWS): Responsible for quality assurance and test automation for a complex internal web application, with an accent on automating test cases (end-to-end, integration, API) and integrating QA components into CI/CD pipelines. Focus on establishing a strong quality mindset within the team, coaching developers on testing practices, and making strategic decisions about test pyramid implementation.

Location: Hybrid, based in Málaga, Spain (team comes to the office twice per month)

Company

hirify.global is a People company that helps and empowers IT professionals, partnering with German companies like OBI to shape their software development teams.

What you will do

• Lead test strategy and automation for backend (Java) and frontend (Angular) focusing on end-to-end, integration, and API tests.
• Integrate QA components into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
• Establish a strong quality mindset within the team and coach developers on writing better tests.
• Make strategic decisions about which tests should be implemented as unit, integration, or E2E tests.
• Monitor production issues and ensure efficient bug reporting (Jira) and resolution.

Requirements

• Extensive senior QA experience for web projects, including building automation projects from scratch.
• Very strong Java programming skills for backend and API tests.
• Good TypeScript/JavaScript knowledge for frontend automation with Angular.
• Experience with common automation frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, REST Assured, JUnit, and Gherkin.
• Proficient with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS environments, SQL (PostgreSQL), Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong communication, analytical, and hands-on mindset.

Nice to have

• Passion for excellent user experience and an eye for design details or strong interest in UX testing.
• Ability to perform exploratory testing to uncover usability gaps and critically assess the application from a user’s perspective.

Culture & Benefits

• Being part of a dynamic, highly motivated international multicultural team.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid working model with flexible schedules and core working hours.
• 23 holiday days.
• Private health insurance from day 1.
• Gym Sponsorship.
• English and German language classes.
• Team events including Pizza day, Summer event, and Padel Tournaments.