Senior Automation Tester

Job Title: Senior Automation Tester Location: Barcelona, Spain (Remote with occasional visits to the office) Type:  Full-time Contract Type: contract of employment  Sanoma Learning  is the leading European learning company, serving over 20 million students in 11 countries. We offer printed and digital learning materials as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary, and vocational education. The development of our methodologies is based on deep teacher and student insight and really understanding their needs. By combining our educational technologies and pedagogical expertise, we create learning products and services with the highest learning impact. In our Technology organization, you will join the largest cross-cultural community of Sanoma Learning and contribute to the digital transformation and future of education in Europe. Work setup We offer a remote work model with occasional visits to the office for team events, training, and business trips - typically once per month. Project description  The SL Design System is a unified set of design principles, components, and tokens used to create consistent, accessible, and scalable user interfaces across all SL digital products. It includes guidelines for layout, typography, color, spacing, and interaction patterns, and is implemented in both Figma (for designers) and code (for developers). The system ensures visual and functional consistency, speeds up product development, and improves collaboration between design and engineering teams. About the roleWe're looking for a skilled Senior QA Engineer to join our team. If you are passionate about accessibility and enjoy working on both manual and automated tests, this role might be for you. Key responsibilities: Develop and maintain accessibility test plans for the design system components and patterns. Perform manual accessibility testing using screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack) and assistive technologies. Apply automated testing tools (e.g., axe, Lighthouse, Pa11y) to identify and track accessibility issues. Partner with developers to review code (HTML, CSS, ARIA, semantic markup) and ensure compliance with standards. Collaborate with designers to validate accessible design patterns before implementation. Document accessibility guidelines, test cases, and best practices within the design system. Support cross-functional teams by providing accessibility expertise and training when needed. Ensure continuous monitoring of accessibility standards and regulations to keep the design system up to date. Must-have requirements ✅English proficiency: B2/C1 (both written and spoken communication).✅Spanish proficiency: C1/C2 (both written and spoken communication).✅ 3+ years of experience in JavaScript/TypeScript.✅Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1+, WAI-ARIA, and accessibility legislation (e.g., EN 301 549, ADA, Section 508).✅ Hands-on experience testing with assistive technologies (screen readers, magnifiers, speech input).✅ Familiarity with automated accessibility testing frameworks and CI/CD integration.✅ Knowledge of semantic HTML, CSS, and accessible JavaScript patterns.✅ Strong communication skills to collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders.✅  Ability to write clear, actionable bug reports and documentation. Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience with usability testing involving people with disabilities. Familiarity with inclusive design principles. Contribution to accessibility communities, open-source projects, or audits. Experience with web components. Experience with design systems or component libraries is a plus. What we offer As an employer, Sanoma offers a working environment where you are able and encouraged to show your best self. The working environment is result-oriented as well as flexible with a focus on collaboration. We offer you a key position with interesting and challenging tasks and excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a highly professional and experienced international team in an open and informal setting, where initiative is expected and rewarded.