We are looking for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Specialist to join PPG's General Custom Software Solutions team.In this role, you will support global, public‐facing digital applications, including e‐commerce platforms and branding websites, ensuring high standards of quality, accessibility, and reliability throughout the full software delivery lifecycle.As a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, you will work as an experienced individual contributor within distributed Agile teams, ensuring software quality through structured testing practices, adherence to established QA processes, accessibility compliance, and a continuous improvement mindset. Verify that software products comply with defined business, functional, non-functional, and accessibility requirements for public-facing applicationsPerform static testing of requirements to assess completeness, consistency, testability, accessibility impact, and potential quality risksDefine the scope of testing and contribute to test planning activities, including estimation of testing tasks, coordination of test activities, and management of test environmentsDesign, write, maintain, and execute manual and automated test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria written in GherkinDevelop technical test cases validating integrations, APIs, data flows, and functional dependencies (e.g. API validations, SQL queries, system integrations)Execute required testing activities, identify and log bugs detected in non-production environments, collaborate with developers on fixes, and validate resolution through re-testingMaintain and continuously update test suites, including manual test cases and automated test scriptsAnalyze testing results and trends to identify recurring issues, quality risks, and opportunities for defect prevention.Actively use AI-powered QA tools and agents as part of daily testing activities to support test design, execution, defect analysis, and continuous improvementContribute to improving and optimizing QA processes, tools, and testing practices based on lessons learned and data-driven insightsSupport release and deployment activities by executing and validating required testing (e.g. smoke, sanity), and provide test execution evidence and quality status, including accessibility validation,



to support go/no-go release decisionsSupport analysis and validation of defects identified in production environments, contributing to triage, root cause analysis, and verification of fixesEnsure full traceability by linking requirements, test cases, test execution results, defects, and release evidence to unique work items in Azure DevOpsParticipate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with Scrum Team members to discuss business processes, rules, test cases, defects, and accessibility considerationsValidate adherence to Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD), ensuring quality and accessibility criteria are met before development starts and before work items are considered completeWrite, maintain, and update QA documentation, including test plans, test schedules, test reports, and supporting accessibility evidencePlan and monitor testing-related work to meet sprint timelines and release commitmentsUpdate and maintain all QA-related activities, artifacts, and execution evidence in Azure DevOpsCollaborate with QA peers across squads to align testing approaches and share best practicesActively participate in the Quality Assurance Community of Practice (QA CoP) by attending sessions, contributing to knowledge sharing, and applying agreed standards and best practices in daily workProvide guidance and support to junior QA team members as needed, without formal people management responsibilitiesComplete required training and professional development activities in line with the defined development planQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience and technical training7+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and testingStrong background in test automation, including solid experience in designing, developing,



and maintaining automated test frameworks and solutionsFamiliarity with accessibility testing principlesExposure to AI-driven or AI-assisted QA tools and technologies, with experience applying them in testing activities considered a strong advantageSolid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and QA lifecycleStrong experience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsProven ability to design and execute complex manual and automated test casesSolid understanding of test automation concepts and practices.Experience testing integrations, APIs, and data flows.Strong knowledge of accessibility principles and experience validating public-facing applications against accessibility requirementsExperience using Azure DevOps (or equivalent ALM tools) for test management, traceability, and reportingStrong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote, distributed environment.At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays.

About us:PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLDThrough leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Data-driven. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs.

Job SummaryJob number: JR263378Profession: Digital & IT

📌 Senior Software Quality Assurance Specialist (Automation Testing) m/f/d (Barcelona)
🏢 Ppg Industries
📍 Barcelona