About the role The QA Engineer will play a key role in
ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our software
products through comprehensive testing, validation, and continuous
quality improvements. Working closely with development, product,
and design teams, you’ll create and execute test plans, identify
and track issues, and help maintain a high standard of quality
across all software releases. This role requires a detail-oriented
approach, a proactive mindset, and the ability to adapt in a
fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Testing and Automation
Develop and execute comprehensive test cases, ensuring full
coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. Design,
create, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright, or
related end-to-end testing frameworks, for web applications. Build
and maintain reusable test components such as page abstractions,
shared utilities, and test data structures. Perform exploratory
testing on new and changed features, converting findings into
automated regression coverage. Monitor and maintain test suite
health within CI/CD pipelines — triaging failures and keeping
automated runs consistently reliable. Collaboration and
Communication Work closely with developers, product managers, and
other stakeholders to ensure requirements are being covered.
Collaborate with the QA team on coverage reporting and sign-off
readiness ahead of release gates. Defect Tracking and Resolution
Identify, document, and track software defects, ensuring clear
communication with the development team for timely resolution.
Proactively follow up on bug fixes and test them to confirm
resolution. Process Improvement Continuously improve the test
automation framework and processes to enhance testing efficiency
and accuracy. Stay informed about industry best practices and
emerging trends in testing and automation, integrating them into
the QA process. Required Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related
field. Experience : 3+ years of experience in a QA Engineer role or
a similar position within software quality assurance. Demonstrated
experience in both manual and automated testing, with an emphasis
on web applications. Technical Skills: Proficiency in automated
testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress) and scripting
languages (e.g., Python, Typescript). Experience with test
management and bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g.,
Bitbucket, GitLab CI/CD). Soft Skills: Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail. Excellent
communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in
cross-functional teams. High adaptability and proactive attitude
toward continuous improvement. What We Offer A competitive salary
package based on your experience. An impressive benefits package,
focused on our culture of integral health that includes medical
insurance, gym with personal trainer, sauna and hyperbaric chamber,
and fresh fruit every day. Tax-advantageous wage benefit: Meal
card, transport package and other measures such as childcare
allowance. Discount on Veg it (vegan meals) to order your lunch at
the office. Versátil start and finish times. Reduced working hours
in August. 23 holidays plus 3 extra days at disposal Hybrid Work
Model. English classes Parking benefit for those who live outside
of Barcelona. And what we are very proud of, you will join a young,
motivated and powerful team with a great team culture. As it’s not
all work, we maintain the team spirit with team building events,
parties and workshops where you can enjoy our achievements. When
you leave in the afternoon, you can join our paddle tennis games
near the office.
📌 QA Engineer (Cataluña)
🏢 Alea
📍 Cataluña