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Corporate QA Lead

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

El Corte Ingles

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Provide experience in quality governance, definition of corporate regulations and processes, especially in complex technological organizations with multiple business domains.

- Have more than 5 years of experience in QA, Quality Engineering, or software development process improvement, including demonstrable experience in the implementation of quality models and organizational transformation.

- Possess solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, DevOps, test automation, functional and non-functional testing, and continuous quality strategies.

- Demonstrate capacity for transversal leadership, influence, interaction with different levels of the organization, and communication skills to drive change initiatives.

Nice to have

- Experience in large organizations, technological governance environments, and transformation programs requiring the standardization of processes and practices will be especially valued.

Education & certifications

- University degree in Engineering, preferably Computer Engineering, and an orientation toward continuous learning, technological updating, and professional development.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a range of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Ongoing training for professional development.

- Study aid for employees' children.

- Own medical service.

- Flexible compensation plan.

The role

Are you looking to develop your talent and a place where your effort is recognized? We offer you a dynamic, close-knit environment with a future. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team, where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project waiting for you.

We are looking to hire a Corporate QA Lead to drive the evolution and implementation of the company's quality model, contributing to the transformation of traditional quality assurance processes toward a modern Quality Engineering approach, based on automation, agility, and continuous improvement.

The selected person will join the Corporate QA area, where they will face the challenge of consolidating and deploying a common quality model for the organization's different technological domains, aligned with the policies and standards defined by various areas and in collaboration with the architecture and methodology teams.

Their mission will be to drive the homogenization of processes, promote the adoption of quality best practices, and foster a culture in which automation and early defect prevention are part of the software development cycle.

To this end, they will work transversally with QA Leads, technological domain owners, area leaders, and development teams, acting as a quality reference and as a change agent to facilitate the adoption of the corporate model.

Main duties and requirements.

What you'll do

- Drive the implementation, evolution, and consolidation of the corporate quality model, ensuring its adoption across the company's different technological domains.

- Define, homogenize, and promote quality standards, policies, and procedures aligned with technological governance, corporate methodology, and the guidelines of the CTO area.

- Lead organizational transformation and change management initiatives, facilitating the transition from traditional quality assurance models toward modern Quality Engineering practices.

- Promote test automation strategies and Shift-Left practices, incorporating continuous validation mechanisms throughout the software development cycle.

- Drive the integration of quality controls into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, fostering the use of Quality Gates and other continuous quality practices.

- Collaborate with technical teams in the adoption and evolution of automation tools and solutions, such as SonarQube, Playwright, Testcontainers, and unit and integration testing frameworks.

- Establish metrics, indicators, and monitoring mechanisms that allow for the evaluation of software quality, the degree of automation, and team maturity.

- Develop communication, training, and support actions, conveying the principles of the quality model in a pedagogical manner and facilitating its practical application.

- Coordinate with QA Leads, technological owners, architecture teams, and external QA providers to guarantee consistency and compliance with corporate standards.

About El Corte Ingles

El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest department store group and one of the country's most iconic retail companies. Founded in 1940, it operates a vast network of department stores, hypermarkets (Hipercor), supermarkets (Supercor), and an extensive online retail platform. The company also has significant operations in travel agencies, insurance, and financial services, employing tens of thousands of people across Spain and internationally.

With its headquarters in Madrid, El Corte Inglés has a strong presence throughout Spain, with stores and offices in nearly every major city. The company is known for its traditional, customer-centric retail culture and offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to technology, data analysis, and corporate functions. For international professionals, El Corte Inglés provides opportunities to work in a major Spanish company, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1940
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • El Corte Inglés is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a Spanish-founded company.
  • The company operates across all major Spanish cities, offering opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles.
  • Spanish language proficiency is generally required for most positions, especially customer-facing roles.
  • The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and operations to technology and data analytics, suitable for various professional backgrounds.
  • As a large, established employer, El Corte Inglés provides stable employment and opportunities for internal mobility.

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Additional information

If this position interests you, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, all people are welcome.

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