QA Automation Engineer (Kafka)

TL;DR

QA Automation Engineer (Kafka): Designing and automating test cases for event-driven integrations with an accent on Kafka event flows and API consistency. Focus on validating Producer-Canonical-Consumer pipelines and improving testing frameworks to ensure high-quality deliveries.

Location: Remote (must be based in Spain), preferred cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia

Company

Independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to over 1,000 clients worldwide across multiple business lines.

What you will do

• Design, execute, and automate test cases for event-driven integrations.
• Validate event flows across layers (Producer → Canonical → Consumer) to ensure data consistency and reliability.
• Test event processing pipelines in close collaboration with producer and consumer owners.
• Validate API integrations and connectors between multiple systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with development, architecture, and business teams to ensure Go-Live readiness.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing frameworks, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience as a QA Engineer.
• Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines and manual/automated testing.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of JUnit and Mockito in real projects.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or Bruno.
• English proficiency is mandatory for daily work in an international environment.
• Must be based in Spain.

Nice to have

• Experience with microservices.
• Experience with data platform integrations.

Culture & Benefits

• Tailored career paths and regular salary evaluations.
• Access to Tech Academy catalog, Udemy E-learning, and language sessions.
• Annual personal budget for training and company-paid certifications.
• Flexible policies and remote work options.
• Social benefits including transit and restaurant tickets, kindergarten support, and private health insurance.
• Support through the WeCare program for employees in critical situations.

Hiring process

• Brief introductory virtual/phone call to discuss motivations and fit.
• Average of 3 interviews with line managers and team members.
• Technical assessment or case study depending on the specific role.