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QA Automation Engineer

Hybrid in Spain·Added 5 days ago

Telefónica

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Telefónica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Spain for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Junior-level role.
University degree
“Titulación universitaria o Grado Formativo Superior en áreas tecnológicas.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree or Higher Vocational Training in technological areas.
At least 2 years of experience in test automation.
Experience combining automation and manual testing when the project requires it.
UI automation with Cypress and/or Selenium WebDriver.
API automation with Python/Behave, Pytest + Requests, Java/RestAssured, or Postman/Newman.
Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming in TypeScript, Python, or Java.
Experience in BDD with Behave, Cucumber, or equivalent tools.
Integration of automated tests in GitLab CI/CD.
Use of reporting tools such as Allure Report, htmlextra, or similar.
Knowledge of SAST, DAST, and quality and security controls in pipelines.
Data validation in relational and non-relational databases: SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or equivalents.

Nice to have

Valuable experience in Kafka, queues, events, asynchronous processes, and orchestrated flows.
Valuable experience in Appium, mobile testing, performance testing, JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
Excellent communication skills to coordinate with Development, Product, Security, Operations, and other areas.
Organization and global project vision, with the ability to lead initiatives from a quality perspective.
Proactivity, technical autonomy, and critical thinking oriented toward continuous improvement.
Resolution of complex incidents and advanced troubleshooting in automation environments.
ISTQB Certification (valuable).

The role

At Telefónica Telcryp we are looking to hire a QA Automation Engineer who is eager to grow, contribute technical judgment, and participate in high-impact technological projects within the Telefónica ecosystem.

We want to attract talent with experience in test automation, an end-to-end vision of quality, and the ability to work collaboratively with development, product, security, and operations teams. If you are motivated by complex technical environments, continuous improvement, and software quality as a lever for value, this position may be for you.

You will be part of a technological environment that drives digital solutions, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, data, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on innovation, continuous learning, and teamwork.

What you'll do

Development and maintenance of automation frameworks in TypeScript, Python, or Java (applying solid OOP principles).
Automation of UI tests with Cypress and/or Selenium WebDriver.
Automation of API tests with Python/Behave, Java/RestAssured, or Postman/Newman.
Design, implementation, and maintenance of BDD scenarios.
Execution of manual tests: functional, smoke, exploratory, and regression.
Quality validation and analysis through SAST, DAST, and security controls in pipelines.
Integration and maintenance of automated suites in GitLab CI/CD.
Generation of quality reports using Allure Report, newman-reporter-htmlextra, or similar tools.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure end‑to‑end quality in complex processes.
Management of test lifecycle tools.
Work with event-based ecosystems, validation of flows on Kafka, asynchronous processing, queues, and orchestrations.
Participation in validations involving relational and non-relational databases, including SQL queries and data integrity verification.

How you'll work

Working arrangements: Telcrip has an agreement regarding new working arrangements with the aim of providing the company's professionals with the greatest possible flexibility. Thus, we offer the possibility of Teleworking 2 days per week depending on the conditions and characteristics of each person's activity. However, the training and onboarding period will always be carried out 100% on-site.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry: Telecom
Founded: 1924
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: telefonica.com

Good to know if you are moving

Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Because you will have the opportunity to work on relevant technological projects, in a stable, flexible professional environment oriented toward continuous learning, as part of a company with real capacity to drive your development.

If you want to continue growing as a QA Automation Engineer and feel like contributing your talent to a top-tier technological environment, we want to meet you.

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