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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Freightos (Tradeos, Ltd) - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Github, Apache JMeter, Load Testing, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Performance Testing, Cypress (Programming Language), Gatling, Containerization, Information Technology, Playwright, Bitbucket, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e72d059dec164cfc03620d30536b01a3f ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. * Previous experience as a QA Automation Engineer. * Proven experience in creating and developing automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, and TypeScript. * Experience with API Testing and automation using Rest Assured and Java. * Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail. * Strong knowledge of software testing principles and methodologies (e.g., functional, regression, performance testing). * Experience managing test environments and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions). * Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) * Proven ability to mentor and guide teams in adopting and implementing automation practices. * Experience in conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and promoting knowledge sharing. * Flexibility and adaptability to evolving product requirements and dynamic delivery demands. * Fluency in English with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills. * Excellent communication, self-organization, time management, and interpersonal skills. Preferred requirements * Experience with performance and load testing tools like JMeter or Gatling. * Knowledge of cloud platforms and environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). * ISTQB or equivalent certification. ## Description At WebCargo by Freightos, we're always on the lookout for exceptional QA Automation Engineer profiles to join our team in Barcelona in the future. Whether you're an experienced QA Automation Engineer or a Junior QA eager to grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to stay in touch with you. We're building a QA Talent Pool for upcoming roles in Barcelona. If you're passionate about optimizing testing processes and contributing to high-quality product development, this is the place for you., * Build and maintain scalable, robust automation frameworks tailored to meet project needs, with a strong emphasis on Playwright, Cypress, and TypeScript. * Write clean, high-quality code that tests product functionality. * Set up, maintain, and optimize automation-relevant test environments, ensuring seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines. Proactively manage testing infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency. * Work closely with development, QA, and SRE teams to align automation strategies with overall project goals and to identify and resolve issues. * Identify scenarios for automation, evaluate their feasibility, and collaborate with QA engineers to define and implement efficient solutions. * Contribute to QA planning by defining and refining the sprint scope to align with project goals and priorities. * Mentor, guide, and train QA team members on automation tools, techniques, and best practices to adopt in their daily tasks. * Create and maintain clear documentation of automation frameworks that support and guide the QA teams and others as a reference. * Continuously enhance automation processes, tools, and technologies to improve quality and efficiency. 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