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QA Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today

Schwarz Digits

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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
Schwarz Digits doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A modern, well-equipped workplace awaits you at Plaza Catalunya — right in the heart of Barcelona.

As part of our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment, our company offers a range of attractive additional benefits. These include restaurant vouchers, transportation benefits, health insurance, and fitness vouchers. Through our discount platform, you can also enjoy monthly discounts and benefits in a wide variety of categories, from services to clothing to accommodation.

Working closely with international departments, we develop customer-oriented solutions in flexible, small teams.

Our employees are very important to us. You will become part of an appreciative and open corporate culture with flat hierarchies.

We offer you diverse and exciting career opportunities in a dynamic work environment that stands for development and progress.

We believe in giving our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work. Our most popular model is the hybrid model, which gives employees the option to work remotely up to 12 days per month. In-office time is focused on collaboration.

Requirements

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience working as a Quality Assurance / Test Automation Engineer.
A native team player capable of working effectively within small, heterogeneous, and agile international teams.
Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) to communicate effectively within an international team and collaborate across different stakeholders.
Outstanding QA Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, constructive communication, and empathy when delivering feedback or documenting defects to foster a collaborative culture with developers.
Solid hands-on experience in API Testing (REST APIs) using tools like Postman, Bruno, or code-based libraries (Requests, RestAssured, Robot Framework).
Proven expertise in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Behave (or similar Gherkin-based frameworks like Cucumber/SpecFlow).
Strong practical experience in Web UI Automation using Playwright and/or Selenium.
Good skills in a programming language suitable for automation test frameworks (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#).
Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and integrating automated tests into deployment flows.
A proactive and growth-oriented mindset-an eager learner, passionate about continuously advancing their QA skills, exploring new testing tools, and staying up-to-date with quality practices.
Deep understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, bug life cycle management, and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
A hands-on mindset-you take ownership of quality and test execution from planning to release

The role

What you'll do

Design, implement, and maintain reliable automated test suites for web applications, mobile app and microservices aligned with business requirements.
Collaborate actively within a multidisciplinary, international Squad (Developers, DevOps, UX/UI, Tech Lead, Product Owner, Product Manager) towards continuous delivery and high quality.
Take ownership of testing strategy within the squad, managing test preparation, execution, and reporting from feature conception to production deployment.
Perform end-to-end API testing (RESTful services), ensuring functional accuracy, performance, and data integrity.
Implement and execute BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)
Build and maintain web and app automation scripts using modern tools like Playwright and Selenium.
Champion quality assurance best practices and integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Identify, document, and track software defects, working closely with developers to ensure fast and efficient resolution.

About Schwarz Digits

Schwarz Digits is the digital and technology arm of the Schwarz Group, one of the world's largest retail groups, which includes Lidl and Kaufland. The company provides cloud services (STACKIT), cybersecurity solutions, and digital products to internal and external clients, with a strong focus on data sovereignty and European cloud infrastructure. With its headquarters in Neckarsulm, Germany, Schwarz Digits operates across Europe and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, data, and security roles.

In Spain, Schwarz Digits has a significant presence, particularly in Barcelona, where it runs a technology hub and a Security Operations Center (SOC). The company is actively hiring international talent for roles in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and software development, offering a multicultural work environment and the opportunity to work on large-scale European cloud and security projects. For international professionals, Schwarz Digits provides a chance to join a growing tech organization within a major corporate group, with competitive benefits and a focus on innovation.

Industry: Cloud and Cybersecurity
Founded: 2021
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Neckarsulm, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: schwarz-digits.de

Good to know if you are moving

Schwarz Digits is part of the Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl and Kaufland, providing financial stability and a strong corporate backing.
The company operates a major cybersecurity and cloud hub in Barcelona, Spain, with many roles based there.
STACKIT is a European cloud platform designed to meet strict data privacy and sovereignty requirements, offering a unique value proposition.
The company supports hybrid work models and offers relocation support for international hires.
Working language is primarily English, making it accessible for international professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

Schwarz Digits creates the technological foundation for digital sovereignty in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage the IT infrastructures for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Production and PreZero. At the same time, we operate as an independent provider in the external market to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. We bundle our core services in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace.

Join us and contribute to digital sovereignty in Europe. With us, you will work at the intersection of agility and security: You will benefit from fast decision-making processes, enjoy genuine creative freedom in your projects, and be able to build upon the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group.

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