Indra is a leading global technology and consulting company and a major player in the defense and transportation sectors. As one of the largest Spanish multinationals, it operates through two main brands: Indra, focusing on Defense and Transport, and Minsait, which handles Information Technology and Digital Transformation. The company is a key partner in major international projects, including the development of the Eurofighter and the FCAS (Future Combat Air System).

Headquartered in Madrid, Indra maintains a massive footprint across Spain with specialized centers in cities like Barcelona, Seville, and Gijón. For international professionals, Indra offers a stable environment within a high-tech ecosystem, frequently hiring for roles in AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering. The company provides various flexible work arrangements, including remote-first positions for specific technical roles and a strong focus on professional development.

Formed in 1993 from the merger of several Spanish technology companies, Indra has grown into a global leader in defense and IT. It is currently a constituent of the IBEX 35 index and has expanded significantly through international acquisitions.

For international professionals

Major employer for STEM profiles, particularly in aerospace, defense, and digital transformation.
Offers flexible work models, including hybrid and 100% remote options for many IT and software engineering roles.
Key participant in large-scale European defense and infrastructure projects, offering exposure to cutting-edge technology.
Provides opportunities for internal mobility across its global operations in over 140 countries.
Regularly hires for highly specialized engineering roles such as Radar Systems, RF Design, and AI Engineering.

V&V Engineer. Hybrid. León

Indra

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

🛡️ 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 Cyberdefense unit, we work on projects of high technological complexity, where software reliability, security, and quality are absolutely critical.

🚀 Join our strategic projects team in defense and cybersecurity!
As a leading company in the defense sector, we want to strengthen our team with a Verification and Validation Engineer, with extensive experience in the Verification and Validation of complex systems and test automation, to join key projects in critical environments with high technical demands.

🛠️ What will you do?

✅ Define the global Verification and Validation strategy for software and complex systems.
🧭 Lead and coordinate advanced testing 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 testing documentation, ensuring traceability.
👥 Technical mentoring of junior and middle profiles.

🎯 What are we looking for in you?
Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of what we are looking for. Go ahead, explore our proposal, and let us discover what you can bring to the team!
✅ Essential Requirements

🕔 More than 5 years of experience in Verification and Validation of software and complex systems.
🧠 Advanced ability in the definition, strategy, and leadership of testing campaigns.
🤝 Experience working with development, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
🌐 Advanced knowledge of networks, Linux, and critical systems.
📋 Experience in the coordination and tracking of V&V activities.
🗣️ High communication and technical documentation skills.
🌍 High level of English.

🤖 Essential Automation Skills

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

⭐ Desirable

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

🧠 Personal Skills

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

🎁 What we offer you

🏢 Stability and Future: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company.
🌍 Innovative and High-Impact Projects: National and international impact.
🤝 Close and Transparent Environment: Direct communication and a collaborative environment.
🕒 Autonomy and Flexibility: Work organization adapted to the hybrid model.
📈 Career plan tailored to you.
🎓 Continuous training: Open University and Udemy for Business (+6,000 courses).
💳 Exclusive discounts on wellness, leisure, and dining.
💰 Competitive remuneration and flexible compensation.

🔍 What is our selection process like?

📄 Profile review
📞 First contact (5-10 min)
🧪 Technical interview, including psychological and English competency tests
🤝 Offer and welcome

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 weeks

Our commitment is to promote work environments based on respect, equal opportunity, and professional development, offering an environment free from any type of discrimination.
🏆 INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company!
Join one of the best employers in Spain.

View original advert (Spanish)

🛡️ En Indra Group, protegemos lo que más importa.
Lideramos el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas punteras que refuerzan la seguridad nacional e internacional.
En nuestra unidad de Ciberdefensa trabajamos en proyectos de alta complejidad tecnológica, donde la fiabilidad, la seguridad y la calidad del software son absolutamente críticas.

🚀 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo de proyectos estratégicos en defensa y ciberseguridad!
En nuestro posicionamiento como compañía líder en el ámbito de defensa, queremos reforzar nuestro equipo con un/a Ingeniero/a de Verificación y Validación, con amplia experiencia en Verificación y Validación de sistemas complejos y automatización de pruebas, para incorporarse a proyectos clave en entornos críticos y de alta exigencia técnica.

🛠️ ¿Qué harás?

✅ Definir la estrategia global de Verificación y Validación de software y sistemas complejos.
🧭 Liderar y coordinar campañas avanzadas de pruebas (funcionales, end to end, rendimiento y carga).
🤝 Colaborar estrechamente con equipos de desarrollo, arquitectura y ciberseguridad.
🧩 Diseñar, implantar y mantener frameworks de automatización de pruebas.
🖥️ Automatizar pruebas end to end de interfaz de usuario con Playwright.
📊 Ejecutar y analizar pruebas de carga y rendimiento con JMeter.
🔗 Definir y automatizar validaciones de APIs con Postman, scripting avanzado y Newman.
💻 Desarrollar marcos de automatización en Python o Java.
🔄 Integrar pruebas automatizadas en pipelines CI/CD.
📌 Coordinar y hacer seguimiento de actividades de V&V en proyectos multidisciplinares.
📈 Analizar resultados, detectar riesgos de calidad y proponer acciones correctivas.
📝 Elaborar y supervisar documentación técnica y de pruebas, garantizando trazabilidad.
👥 Mentorización técnica de perfiles junior y middle.

🎯 ¿Qué buscamos en ti?
No te preocupes si no cumples el 100% de lo que buscamos. ¡Anímate, conoce nuestra propuesta y así conoceremos lo que nos puedes aportar!
✅ Requisitos imprescindibles

🕔 Más de 5 años de experiencia en Verificación y Validación de software y sistemas complejos.
🧠 Capacidad avanzada en definición, estrategia y liderazgo de campañas de pruebas.
🤝 Experiencia trabajando con equipos de desarrollo, arquitectura y ciberseguridad.
🌐 Conocimientos avanzados en redes, Linux y sistemas críticos.
📋 Experiencia en coordinación y seguimiento de actividades de V&V.
🗣️ Alta capacidad comunicativa y de documentación técnica.
🌍 Nivel alto de inglés.

🤖 Automatización imprescindible

🧪 Experiencia sólida con Playwright (UI end to end).
⚡ Experiencia con JMeter para carga y rendimiento.
🔌 Uso avanzado de Postman, scripting y Newman.
🧑 💻 Programación en Python o Java aplicada a automatización.
🔄 Integración de pruebas en CI/CD.

⭐ Deseable

🏗️ Experiencia liderando frameworks de automatización.
📡 Conocimiento de Wireshark o tcpdump.
🎓 Certificaciones ISTQB Foundation / Advanced o ciberseguridad.
🛰️ Experiencia con simuladores, bancos de prueba y comunicaciones tácticas.

🧠 Habilidades personales

👨 🏫 Liderazgo técnico y mentoring.
🚀 Autonomía, criterio técnico y capacidad resolutiva.
💬 Comunicación clara con stakeholders.
🛡️ Compromiso con proyectos de defensa, ciberseguridad y sistemas críticos.

🎁 Lo que te ofrecemos

🏢 Estabilidad y Futuro: Proyectos a largo plazo en una empresa líder de Defensa.
🌍 Proyectos Innovadores y de Alto Alcance: Impacto nacional e internacional.
🤝 Ambiente Cercano y Transparente: Comunicación directa y entorno colaborativo.
🕒 Autonomía y Flexibilidad: Organización del trabajo adaptada al modelo híbrido.
📈 Plan de carrera adaptado a ti.
🎓 Formación continua: Open University y Udemy for Business (+6.000 cursos).
💳 Descuentos exclusivos en bienestar, ocio y restauración.
💰 Retribución competitiva y compensación flexible.

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