QA Engineer

About the role We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our Technology Department. We seek talented, motivated individuals eager to contribute to the development of secure, scalable, and high‑performance backend services that power our internal and external solutions. The role will be based at our new, additional technology site in Alicante, Spain. Backed by over 1,700 technologists worldwide, we’re building something big, and we’re just getting started in Alicante. You will join the IT Mkt & Sales team, which manages the database powering our Mkt Prospects generation platform. You’ll be one of only two QAs in the team, giving you high visibility, ownership, and strategic influence. Key responsibilities Design and execute robust test strategies, both automated and manual. Develop and maintain end‑to‑end and performance tests using tools like Rest Assured and K6. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and tech leads in agile environments. Contribute to the definition of product quality and testing strategy. Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies and bring a strategic mindset to QA processes. Perform exploratory testing to uncover unexpected issues. Candidate profile You are a QA Engineer with strong expertise in quality assurance practices and automation frameworks. You understand how quality strategies impact real‑world operational processes and product reliability. You have a proactive mindset, contributing to the definition and evolution of QA strategy rather than only executing tests. You thrive in collaborative, multicultural environments, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle. Essential qualifications 3–5 years in QA automation roles. Backend test automation using Rest Assured. Experience with Jira, Jenkins, and Bitbucket. Strong analytical mindset for designing test strategies. End‑to‑end product vision beyond operational tasks. Experience working in agile environments (Scrum). Strategic contribution to quality definition. Fluent in English and Spanish. Highly valued qualifications Performance testing with K6. Frontend automation using WebDriverIO. Competencies Problem Solving and Analytics – strong at structuring complex problems through quantitatively sound analysis, demonstrating exceptional business and commercial judgment. Ability to synthesize information into actionable conclusions enabling efficient decision making. Agility and Flexibility - thrives in dynamic environments, adapting swiftly to new information and changing circumstances, and with a solid ability to navigate and operate successfully amidst complexity. Effectiveness and Impact - self‑motivated, proactive in self‑development and demonstrates a hands‑on approach to deliver by rolling up their sleeves and deep dive into the details. Entrepreneurial - forward thinker who can challenge the status quo while maintaining a strong customer focus. Willing to take a \"hands on\" approach, while keeping the strategic objectives in mind. Communication - active listener, with high emotional intelligence and decision‑making ability with discernment, who communicates clearly and effectively, projecting credibility, capable of influencing stakeholders across various levels. Also good at managing confidentiality. Verisure will offer you Hybrid model - two days per week from home and the rest at our Tech Hub in Alicante. Plus, benefit from two fully remote weeks per year and shortened Fridays all year round (until 15h). Lunch included at our canteen - You won’t need to pay for your daily meal when you are at the office Dynamic and vibrant environment - Our office is an open‑plan space in which you will be able to interact with the best professionals from different teams at all levels. International stakeholder projects Periodic team building events Development – Tech Learning and Tech Career Plan. Paid time off – 23 days and an additional