Software Verification and Validation Engineer. LEON

Indra·León, Spain

What they offer

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Indra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near León for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

🛡️ At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security.
In our Defense and Critical Systems unit, we work on projects of high technological complexity, where reliability, security, and software quality are absolutely critical.

🚀 Join our team for strategic projects in defense and cybersecurity!

As part of our position as a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with a Senior Software Verification & Validation Automation Lead, with extensive experience in Verification and Validation of complex systems and test automation, to join key projects in critical and highly demanding technical environments.

What you'll do

  • ✅ Define the global Verification and Validation strategy for software and complex systems.
  • 🧭 Lead and coordinate advanced test campaigns (functional, end-to-end, performance, and load).
  • 🤝 Collaborate closely with development, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
  • 🧩 Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks.
  • 🖥️ Automate end-to-end user interface tests with Playwright.
  • 📊 Execute and analyze load and performance tests with JMeter.
  • 🔗 Define and automate API validations with Postman, advanced scripting, and Newman.
  • 💻 Develop automation frameworks in Python or Java.
  • 🔄 Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
  • 📌 Coordinate and track V&V activities in multidisciplinary projects.
  • 📈 Analyze results, detect quality risks, and propose corrective actions.
  • 📝 Prepare and supervise technical and test documentation, ensuring traceability.
  • 👥 Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level profiles.

Nice to have

  • 🏗️ Experience leading automation frameworks.
  • 📡 Knowledge of Wireshark or tcpdump.
  • 🎓 Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation / Advanced or in cybersecurity.
  • 🛰️ Experience with simulators, test benches, and tactical communications.

What you'll get

🎯 What do we offer?

Participation in strategic, high-impact projects in the defense sector.

Innovative and multidisciplinary environment.

Continuous professional development, with access to specialized training and certifications in the latest technologies.

Competitive working conditions, with a salary commensurate with your experience, social benefits, and work-life balance flexibility.

How you'll work

📍 Location: León

📅 Modality: Hybrid

Hiring process

🕓 What is our selection process like?

Profile review 🔍 - We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.

Initial contact (5-10 min) 📞 - If you receive a call from an unknown number, it's our team! It will be a quick conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.

Technical interview 🤝 - You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will conduct brief psychological competency and English assessments (if necessary).

Offer and welcome 🎉 - If everything goes well, you'll join our team and we'll start this new chapter together!

Estimated Time: 2-3 weeks.

🎯 What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we're looking for. Go for it! Get to know our proposal, and we'll get to know what you can bring to us!

✅ Essential requirements

  • 🕔 More than 5 years of experience in Verification and Validation of software and complex systems.
  • 🧠 Advanced skills in defining, strategizing, and leading test campaigns.
  • 🤝 Experience working with development, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
  • 🌐 Advanced knowledge of networks, Linux, and critical systems.
  • 📋 Experience in coordinating and tracking V&V activities.
  • 🗣️ Strong communication skills and technical documentation abilities.
  • 🌍 Advanced English level.

🤖 Automation is essential.

  • 🧪 Solid experience with Playwright (UI end-to-end testing).
  • ⚡ Experience with JMeter for load and performance testing.
  • 🔌 Advanced use of Postman, scripting, and Newman.
  • 🧑💻 Programming in Python or Java applied to automation.
  • 🔄 Integration of tests into CI/CD.

🧠 Personal skills

  • 👨🏫 Technical leadership and mentoring.
  • 🚀 Autonomy, technical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
  • 💬 Clear communication with stakeholders.
  • 🛡️ Commitment to projects in defense, cybersecurity, and critical systems.

Additional information

Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring the professional development of the staff and guaranteeing equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free of any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

INDRA is a Top Employer 2025 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions for our professionals.

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About the company

Indra

Indra

IT and Defense

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57000 employees