QA Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
QA Automation Engineer - Madrid | Hybrid
We're hiring a QA Automation Engineer to join the Investment Risk IT team of a leading global asset management firm in Madrid.
You'll help shape the quality culture of their risk platforms, combining thoughtful manual testing with pragmatic automation. It's a team that values ownership, curiosity and clear communication, and where quality is built in from day one, not added at the end.
What you'll do
Design and run manual tests across frontend, API and database layers, focusing on edge cases and business risks
Build and maintain automated tests with Cucumber and Serenity BDD
Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) for fast, reliable feedback
Support performance and load testing
Report quality status clearly using Allure
Work closely with developers, BAs and product owners, and propose improvements to QA practices and tooling
What we're looking for
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar
3+ years in QA, with solid experience in both manual testing and test automation
Experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber and/or Gatling
Hands-on with Git, Jenkins and Gradle
REST API and web services testing experience
Agile/Scrum background
Fluent English; German is a plus
Comfortable using AI tools responsibly to boost productivity
Nice to have
Experience in finance, investment risk or asset management
ISTQB certification
What's on offer
Full-time role in a global, industry-leading company
Hybrid working model
Flexible benefits package (healthcare, retirement plan and more)
Inclusive, collaborative culture with real room to grow
Interested? Apply or send me a message to learn more.