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Senior QA Automation Engineer

Hybrid in València·Full-time·Added 2 days ago

DKB Code Factory

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
DKB Code Factory doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near València for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Strong knowledge of testing principles, test design techniques, risk-based testing, and modern quality engineering practices.
Proven experience designing and maintaining automation solutions for backend systems and APIs, covering approaches such as component, integration, contract, API, and end-to-end testing.
Solid programming experience with Java, Kotlin, or comparable technologies, applying good software engineering practices to build maintainable test automation.
Experience testing distributed or service-based systems, including dependencies, asynchronous processes, failure scenarios, and root-cause analysis.
Good knowledge of SQL, database validation, test environments, test data management, mocking, and service virtualization.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD and Continuous Testing, with the ability to use quality metrics, observability, and risk to support technical and release decisions.
A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with experience mentoring engineers, influencing technical decisions, and driving improvements across teams, plus openness to developing skills in areas such as mobile QA.
Fluency in English.

Nice to have

Familiarity with some of our testing tools is a nice to have, but not required: XCUITest, Espresso, Serenity, Playwright...

The role

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As a Senior QA Engineer, you'll take a leading role in shaping the quality strategy within your team and contribute to improving testing practices across the engineering organization. You will act as a trusted quality partner for developers, product stakeholders, and fellow engineers, helping teams make informed decisions about quality, risk, and release readiness.

Beyond implementing tests, you'll help define how we approach quality throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture to Continuous Delivery. You'll drive scalable automation practices, challenge existing approaches when needed, mentor others on testing topics, and help create an engineering culture where quality is a shared responsibility.

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What you'll do

Own and continuously evolve the team's quality and testing strategy, aligning testing activities with product risks, architecture, and delivery goals.
Act as the team's go-to expert for quality engineering, guiding testing approaches, testability, automation, and quality-related technical decisions.
Design and evolve scalable test automation solutions across component, integration, contract, API, and end-to-end testing, with a strong focus on backend systems and APIs.
Ensure test readiness across environments, infrastructure, test data, mocking, service virtualization, and system dependencies.
Partner with developers and product stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle to identify risks, clarify requirements, improve testability, and prevent defects early.
Analyze complex test failures and production defects, support root-cause analysis, and use quality metrics and testing insights to identify systemic issues and support informed release decisions.
Drive Continuous Testing and quality engineering practices within CI/CD, while mentoring engineers and sharing effective testing patterns and practices across teams.

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About DKB Code Factory

DKB Code Factory is a fintech company based in Berlin, Germany, that operates as the technology and digital innovation arm of Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB), one of Germany's largest direct banks. The company focuses on developing and maintaining digital banking solutions, including mobile banking apps, property management platforms, and business banking services. With a strong emphasis on engineering, product design, and IT security, DKB Code Factory builds scalable, secure financial technology for a broad customer base.

In Spain, DKB Code Factory has established a significant presence, with multiple open roles across engineering, product management, and design. The company's Spanish operations are part of its broader European expansion, offering international professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech projects in a collaborative, agile environment. DKB Code Factory values innovation and technical excellence, making it an attractive employer for those looking to contribute to the digital transformation of banking.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2018
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: dkbcodefactory.com

Good to know if you are moving

DKB Code Factory offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.
The company provides relocation support for international hires, including visa assistance and onboarding.
Employees have access to a modern tech stack and opportunities to work on large-scale banking platforms.
The Spain office is located in Barcelona, a major tech hub in Europe, offering a vibrant lifestyle.
DKB Code Factory is part of the DKB group, providing stability and resources of a large financial institution.

In their own words

About the company & team

Join a collaborative, learning-first tech hub within DKB where autonomy, continuous improvement, and shared ownership are at the core of how we work.

From Morning Daily to Afterwork Drink, team spirit is essential to us. The heart of our togetherness is that we truly are connected with each other: We not only share fun & laughter, but also honest opinions - because that's how we grow: We exchange ideas, give support in our personal development, and celebrate success together! Besides our great community, we also offer numerous other benefits...

Additional information

Got the feeling not to match every single requirement? Don't worry! We encourage you to apply anyways, even if your qualifications do not align perfectly. You might still be just the right candidate for us!

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