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QA Test Automation Engineer

Hybrid in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Full-time·Added 7 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • At least 2-4+ years of experience in DevOps, QA Automation, Test Engineering or comparable automation-focused engineering roles.

  • Strong knowledge of QA principles, methodologies, test design techniques, and defect lifecycle management especially within Agile teams.

  • Experience working in Scrum/Agile development environments.

  • Experience with bug-tracking and test case management tools (e.g. Jira).

  • Proficiency in Python and other scripting languages, with strong experience in YAML-based CI/CD configuration.

  • Advanced proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows as GitLab and GitHub.

  • Previous experience working with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows.

  • Practical knowledge of Docker and test environment configuration.

  • Familiarity with test observability and CI-based test reporting tools (e.g. Allure, ReportPortal)

  • Strong interest and desirable experience in embedded systems, basic electronics and physical products through personal or academic projects

  • Foundational know-how of computer networks engineering concepts and communication protocols.

  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple test executions and deliverables simultaneously.

  • Quick learner with ability to grasp complex tech concepts and strong analytical and investigation skills for early-stage tech research projects.

  • Collaborative and patient, able to build strong cross-functional relationships.

  • Trustworthy with a strong work ethic and care for confidentiality.

Nice to have

  • Desirable previous experience with test equipment and tools (e.g. multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply, etc.)

  • Desirable knowledge or familiarity with different communication bus interfaces: I2C, SPI, CAN, CAND-FD, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, SerDes, etc.

  • Desirable experience in start-up or scaling growth environments.

Languages

  • Fluency in local languages and working fluency in English at intermediate level or higher is a must, basic German is nice to have but not required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Full flexibility to manage hybrid work model, depending on the tasks.

  • Attractive professional career development in a truly cross-functional product team-where hardware and software come together, silos don't exist, and everyone collaborates around a shared mission: building a better product, together.

  • A strong engineering- and research-driven culture, with a clear commitment to reinvesting in innovation through new products and the continuous growth of our know-how.

  • Be part of an environment where curiosity is valued, deep thinking is encouraged, and taking the time to truly understand a problem is seen not as a delay-but as a smart investment.

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in automotive industry within a company working as pure R&D partner for main worldwide OEMs.

  • Opportunity to work in an international environment within a diverse team. International mobility options are available to discuss case-by-case.

  • 30 working days as holidays, with full flexibility to manage them.

  • Private health insurance.

  • Regular team building activities with specific company budget.

  • Opportunity to further expand your training, from personal abilities to technical areas.

The role

If you are an enthusiastic professional interested in being part of a fast-growing company with strong engineering and research culture, we are looking for a passionate DevOps / QA Test Automation Engineer to join the team and help us.

Disruptive mobility tech companies like Technica are driving the changes in the electronics architecture that the industry needs to accelerate the arrival of software-defined vehicles(SDV) era. Our ability to rapidly prototype both hardware and software enables innovation and accelerates the path from concept to reality.

As a product-oriented company, Technica continuously reinvests in innovation. Our interdisciplinary team of hardware and software experts is building a robust hardware roadmap designed to deliver accuracy, efficiency, and scalability for the future of automotive testing.

"The ideal candidate is curious to dig deep into problems until those are fully understood, thinks in infrastructure but codes like a software engineer bringing structure into complexity through automation, and is a team player who's not afraid to challenge assumptions or propose new ideas"

What you'll do

  • Lead test rack and infrastructure definition to ensure the hardware environment accurately simulates real-world deployment scenarios of our products

  • Design test clusters for new features to guarantee comprehensive coverage and early detection of defects.

  • Develop and implement robust test cases to verify functionality and system performance, ensuring the reliability of the product.

  • Design, establish and optimize automated test pipelines to streamline the validation process and accelerate the delivery of high-quality software.

  • Lead test case design and concept reviews, guiding the team to improve test quality and align coverage with product design goals from initial development phases.

  • Adapt testing approaches by learning and integrating new technologies introduced with each new product in the portfolio.

  • Manage release validation and reporting to provide data-driven insights and final approval for software deployments.

  • Drive company-wide adoption of DevOps best practices to improve automation, reliability, and deployment efficiency.

  • Define risk-based testing priorities to maximize coverage of critical features and widely used products while maintaining validation across the portfolio.

  • Provide fast, clear and actionable feedback on quality through efficient bug reporting to enable the development team to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

  • Facilitate debugging and complex problem-solving by collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve critical technical blockers.

  • Address customer support requests by reproducing field issues and validating fixes to maintain a high level of user satisfaction.

  • Drive infrastructure improvements and optimizations to enhance the scalability and performance of the overall testing environment.

  • Stay updated on core technologies and emerging testing tech trends through curiosity and self-learning, to drive continuous improvement and keep the company's toolchain modern, efficient, and competitive.

About Technica Engineering Spain

Technica Engineering is a Munich-based automotive engineering services company specializing in embedded systems, electronic control units (ECUs), and vehicle network validation. The company supports leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers across Europe with development, testing, and integration services for complex vehicle electronics.

In Spain, Technica Engineering operates a dedicated subsidiary focused on industrial process engineering and automotive projects, with a presence in the Barcelona area. The Spanish team works closely with global clients, offering international engineers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Industry
Automotive Engineering
Founded
2013
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a subsidiary in Spain, offering opportunities to work within a European network.
  • Technica Engineering focuses on automotive electronics and embedded systems, a niche but growing field with high demand for specialized engineers.
  • The Spanish office is located in the Barcelona area, a hub for automotive and tech innovation in Spain.
  • As an engineering services provider, the company works with major automotive clients, providing exposure to industry-leading projects.
  • International candidates may find a multicultural work environment, as the company operates across several European countries.
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