Quality Assurance Engineer Automation

Company Description

At Cognizant Netcentric, we come to work every day with the mission of leveraging cutting-edge technology to create memorable digital experiences for the worlds leading brands. And we do it as a diverse, global community of over 1500+ Adobe experts collaborating across countries, cultures, languages and technologies.Were energized by an inclusive and responsive organizational culture that brings together the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the resources, growth opportunities and stability of a larger global organization.

Holacracy is the cornerstone of how we work and collaborate, empowering every individual with the power to make an impact within our organization. All this encourages us to learn and grow as individuals, and unite as a team to build innovative digital experiences that touch peoples lives.

If you love to innovate and collaborate within an ambitious team, continue reading.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a flexible and motivated QA Engineer based in Madrid ( or willing to relocate) who is eager to learn, adapt, and work with modern testing tools and practices. You are a good fit if you consider yourself a passionate techie who is willing to take responsibility, share expertise, and continuously improve. Netcentric may feel like home for you if you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to grow together with us.

The scope of this role is part of a strategic project with one of our banking clients, where we are transitioning from their internal setup to a near-shore engagement with Netcentric as the sole provider.

You will perform iteration testing (Component, System, Integration, Smoke, Regression), ensure accessibility compliance, and introduce / maintain automation for core functionality. Working closely with developers, BAs, and PMs, youll drive high-quality releases and contribute to continuous QA improvements. The tool stack includes Wave (accessibility), Applitools (UI), Selenium (automation), and JavaScript frameworks like Cypress.js / Playwright.

Madrid based hybrid contract with 3 days in the office .

Desired Skills and Experience

• Good knowledge of Java OOP
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver (and other similar tools)
• Knowledge of JavaScript-based frameworks such as Cypress.js / Playwright
• Knowledge of design patterns and clean code best practices
• Knowledge of visual testing and UI testing tools (Applitools)
• Good understanding of how automation fits in the SDLC
• Familiarity with build tools (Maven, Gradle or similar)
• Knowledge of Git and version control best practices
• Understanding of web technologies and application testing methodologies
• 4+ years of experience with various testing methodologies (functional, system, integration, regression)
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working with Jira or other task / bug management tools
• Strong verbal and written English skills
• Ability to work independently with a proactive mindset
• Enthusiasm, empathy, and being a true team player
• Eligibility to work within the EU and / or Switzerland
• Open-minded, feedback-oriented, and continuously striving for improvement

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At Cognizant Netcentric, we embrace an inclusive workplace, one where diversity is not just respected but celebrated. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Our doors are wide open to all those who meet our high standards, and we cherish the distinct individuality and unique perspectives in our teams.

We firmly believe that a diverse and equitable workforce is the catalyst for groundbreaking innovation, boundless creativity, and seamless collaboration. We are aware of bias and have established clear criteria to take them out of the decision-making process, ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.