Senior Automation Engineer

Overview Senior Automation Engineer - Developer in Test – Gaming Innovation Group Join to apply for the Senior Automation Engineer - Developer in Test role at Gaming Innovation Group . Location: Barcelona | Department: Sport Responsibilities Design and implement robust automated test strategies for our products to ensure software quality and scalability. Develop, maintain, and optimize test architecture and frameworks to proactively identify issues prior to product launch. Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for regression, integration, and performance testing. Identify, analyze, and document defects found during testing; collaborate with developers to resolve them efficiently. Report and communicate test results clearly, providing actionable feedback to cross-functional teams. Work closely with product owners to review and challenge requirements, ensuring features are testable and meet user needs. Contribute to the definition and execution of end-to-end functional and user acceptance testing strategies for all SportX projects, including new product features and platform enhancements. Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with business and user requirements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes, tools, and standards. Track, prioritize, and manage defects in collaboration with the broader Sportsbook development team. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on test automation. Experience in Agile environments, particularly with Scrum and/or SAFe methodologies. Comfortable working with issue tracking and project management tools such as Jira, and contributing to QA strategy and roadmap planning. Willingness and availability to take part in on-call rotations (\"guards\") when needed. Proficient in English (C1 level required); French is a plus. Technical Skills Proficient in automated testing using Selenium or Cypress. Experience working with BDD frameworks and writing test cases in Gherkin syntax (e.g., Given, When, Then). Familiarity with SpecFlow for .NET or similar BDD tools (e.g., Cucumber). Strong understanding of web and mobile testing in a full-stack environment including:JavaScript (Vue.js) Symfony/PHP and C# Redis, RabbitMQ, and MySQL/MariaDB Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control. Experience with API testing tools and practices is a plus. Domain knowledge or previous experience in the gaming or sports betting industry is a bonus. Key Competencies & Mindset Analytical thinker with the ability to break down complex systems and pinpoint testable components. Eager to learn and stay updated with QA best practices, tools, and automation trends. Strong collaboration and communication skills, both within QA and across development, product, and business teams. Proactive and detail-oriented mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality. Benefits Great career development opportunities 100% remote or hybrid working model International Health Insurance Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year) Birthday Day Off Me Time - 1 day off per year Lunches in the office for free Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Gambling Facilities and Casinos #J-18808-Ljbffr