QA Engineer - Application & Automation testing

Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès, ES
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Posted: Sep 18, 2026
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✨ AI Summary

Ambit is hiring a QA Engineer for a multinational pharmaceutical company to handle application and automation testing. The role focuses on testing Angular web apps and REST APIs using tools like Playwright, Cypress, and Ansible. Candidates need experience with frontend/backend architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and defect management. The position is based in Sant Cugat del Vallès with 1-2 days on-site, offering a flexible compensation plan including medical insurance and gym discounts.

We are looking for a ”QA Engineer - Application & Automation testing” who will offer service to a multinational pharmaceutical company.

Must Have

Application & API Testing
  • Experience testing Angular web applications and REST APIs.

  • Knowledge of frontend and backend application architectures.

  • Experience with Jira and defect management processes.

Test Automation
  • Experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Python (ETL), Spock/Geb, or similar.

  • Experience creating and maintaining automated regression tests.

  • Understanding of CI/CD testing practices and quality gates.

Infrastructure & Automation Testing
  • Knowledge of Ansible Automation Platform, Ansible playbooks, and infrastructure automation concepts.

  • Experience validating automation workflows, deployment procedures, and operational processes.

  • Ability to collaborate with DevOps teams to validate application and infrastructure deployments.

Tools & Delivery
  • Experience with API testing tools such as Bruno or similar.

  • Experience using Bitbucket (or equivalent Git-based source control tools).

  • Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Bitbucket Pipelines.

Nice to Have

  • Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent.

  • Advanced English (C1).

  • Previous experience in Software Testing/QA, including web applications and APIs.

  • Experience in Agile environments.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills, with a quality-focused mindset and ability to work independently.

  • Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.

  • Splunk, Kibana, Grafana.

  • Xray, Zephyr, TestRail.

  • Troubleshooting automation failures through logs and monitoring tools

Tasks 🚀:

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary QA reference for the project, ensuring quality standards and acceptance criteria are met.

  • Validate end-to-end solutions across Angular applications, APIs, backend services, and Ansible-based automation processes.

  • Define, execute, and maintain test strategies, test cases, regression testing, and automated test coverage.

  • Identify, analyze, prioritize, and track defects, providing clear feedback to development teams.

  • Collaborate with Development and DevOps teams to validate deployments, automation workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and release readiness.

  • Ensure traceability between requirements, testing activities, and reported defects.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, automation practices, and quality standards.

Main Tasks
  • Execute functional, integration, API, regression, and automation testing activities.

  • Validate Angular frontend developments, backend integrations, REST APIs, and Ansible automations.

  • Create and maintain automated test scripts and test scenarios.

  • Perform API testing using Bruno or similar tools.

  • Support release validation, production readiness, and CI/CD testing activities.

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and cross-functional collaboration.

SCHEDULE 🕘:

  • 08h-17h from Monday to Friday (flexible)

  • 1-2 days on-site

CONDITIONS 🌱:

  • Salary package based on your profile.

  • Ticket restaurant included in-office hours.

  • Flexible compensation plan (free of income tax) where we provide you with medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check.

  • Discounts in gym network.

  • Training catalogue.

Our goal is that you are well in every way!

About the Company

Name: ambit.teamtailor.com
Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

En Ambit Iberia, estamos convencidos de que el éxito de nuestra empresa se basa en la calidad y compromiso de nuestro equipo. Por eso, buscamos personas talentosas, apasionadas y con ganas de crecer profesionalmente. Si quieres formar parte de una empresa donde la innovación, la satisfacción laboral y el desarrollo personal son fundamentales, ¡este es tu lugar!

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