QA Automation Engineer (IntelliJ IDEA Java Build Tools)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 9 days ago

JetBrains

52 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

  • A relocation package

    Help with the move, per the ad.

  • Relocation help

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    A relocation package offered.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
  • Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.
  • Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad.
  • Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.
  • Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family.
  • Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.
  • Relocation support. We help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
  • Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills.
  • Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays.
  • Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services.
  • Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend.
  • Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.

*Some benefits may vary depending on location.

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in test automation.
  • Solid programming skills in Kotlin/Java.
  • Experience with test frameworks like JUnit or TestNG.
  • Familiarity with build tools, like Maven and Gradle.
  • An understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (TeamCity or similar).
  • Experience with reporting tools (Allure or others).
  • Version control experience (Git).
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Responsibility, self-discipline, and self-learning skills.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • The ability to work independently, creatively, and on your own initiative.

Nice to have

  • Experience testing developer tools, IDEs, and desktop applications.
  • Familiarity with JVM Frameworks (Spring or Jakarta) and databases.

The role

At JetBrains, code is our passion. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we have been striving to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. By automating routine checks and corrections, our tools speed up production, freeing developers and businesses to grow, discover, and create.

IntelliJ IDEA revolutionized the Java development tool market back in 2001, becoming the first IDE to offer automated code refactoring. It continues to drive innovation in software development, making thousands of programmers more productive every day. In addition to Java, IntelliJ IDEA includes various development tools for other prominent languages such as Ruby, Groovy, Scala, Python, JavaScript, Objective-C, PHP, and Kotlin.

We're now looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join the IntelliJ IDEA Java Build Tools QA team and help ensure the quality of a product that our customers and software engineers around the world rely on daily. Since most Java projects in IntelliJ IDEA are built with Maven or Gradle, Java Build Tools is a critical part of the IDE experience, and your work will affect how smoothly our users can open, sync, build, and run their projects. You'll work alongside QA engineers to design and set up our automation process for Gradle and Maven end-to-end tests, as well as implement and automate test scenarios that catch issues before they reach our users.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain multi-platform and environmental (Linux, Windows, MacOS, Docker, WSL) automated test scenarios.
  • Expand test coverage for new and existing functionality.
  • Debug and troubleshoot test failures.
  • Improve existing automation based on team feedback and reduce test flakiness.
  • Track quality metrics, including testing coverage, failure rate, and flakiness.
  • Contribute to frameworks and tools with product-specific extensions as needed.
  • Help the team monitor test execution results and investigate failures.
  • Participate in release quality assessments.
  • Collaborate with QA and developers to define test strategies.
  • Do manual QA activities when needed.
  • Participate in the test documentation creation.
  • Improve domain-specific test infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines within your team's scope.
  • Share automation best practices with the team.
  • Work with the tooling team to adopt new frameworks and practices.

Hiring process

5 steps4 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Application review

  3. Recruiter interview

    With a recruiter

    Your experience, motivation and what excites you about JetBrains.

  4. Team interview

    With the team · Video call

    Online interview exploring your technical knowledge and experience.

  5. Test assignment

    In your own time

    Set for every role, not only developers; most can be done at home.

  6. Assignment review

    With potential future teammates

    Potential teammates review your work and may ask for fixes or clarifications.

  7. Final interview

    Advanced questions on hard skills to confirm you can handle the tasks of the role.

  8. Reference check

  • Application review may take a few weeks because of the volume received.
  • Apply even if you do not meet every requirement.

About JetBrains

JetBrains is a global software development company known for creating intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software developers, including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, ReSharper, and the Kotlin programming language. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, the company has grown to over 2,000 employees worldwide, with a strong reputation in the developer tools industry. JetBrains is privately held and profitable, with a diverse portfolio that includes IDEs, domain-specific languages, and team collaboration tools like YouTrack and Space.

JetBrains has a significant presence in Spain, with a growing team of engineers, product managers, and designers working remotely or from hubs in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is known for its remote-friendly culture, with many roles open to candidates across Spain. For international professionals, JetBrains offers a collaborative, engineering-driven environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on widely-used tools that shape the software development landscape. The company values innovation and technical excellence, making it an attractive destination for top talent.

Industry
Developer Tools
Founded
2000
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Prague, Czech Republic
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • JetBrains offers a flexible remote work policy, with many roles open to candidates across Spain, not just in major cities.
  • The company is known for its strong engineering culture and invests heavily in R&D, with a focus on AI and machine learning for developer tools.
  • JetBrains provides a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa support and assistance with moving to Spain.
  • The company has a flat organizational structure, encouraging collaboration and innovation across teams.
  • JetBrains is a profitable, privately held company, offering stability and long-term career growth.

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