Qa Engineer - Functional & Automation (Barcelona)

QA Engineer - Functional & Automation (Barcelona) BarcelonaWe are a global technology consulting company specializing in IT solutions, cloud-based platforms, mobile and web applications, and training and support services.With over 14 years of experience and a multicultural team of more than 100 professionals, we deliver projects for highly complex industries such as pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, healthcare, and consumer goods.At our company, we value international talent, diversity, flexibility, and a collaborative environment that fosters both professional growth and personal well?being.About the roleAt Nuvolar, we are looking for aQA Engineerto join one of ourhealthcareprojects, working on digital products that support clinical workflows and complex healthcare solutions.You will become part of engineering teams working on cloud?based products involving backend services, APIs, integrations, and end?to?end workflows.You will contribute to QA activities throughout the software lifecycle, combining functional testing, automation, and collaboration with developers and product teams to deliver reliable software.This role is a great opportunity for a QA Engineer who enjoysunderstanding products, designing meaningful test scenarios , identifying risks, and contributing to the continuous improvement of QA practices, including automation and AI?assisted testing approaches.What You’ll DoExecute QA activities across healthcare software products, ensuring new features and implementations meet quality standards.Understand product requirements and workflows to translate them into effective test scenarios.Design, maintain, and execute test plans covering functional testing, regression testing, exploratory testing, integration testing, and end?to?end workflows.Perform backend andAPI testing using tools such as Postman, OpenAPI/Swagger, or similar technologies.Validate REST APIs, integrations, data flows, error handling, and expected system behaviour.Contribute to test automation initiatives by creating, maintaining, and improving automated test cases.Collaborate closely with developers, Product Owners, QA engineers, and technical stakeholders to identify risks and improve product quality.Analyse defects, define clear reproduction steps, and support teams in understanding the impact and priority of issues.Support release validation activities, ensuring critical workflows are properly tested before delivery.Use AI?assisted tools to improve testing activities, including test design, automation, debugging, documentation, and productivity.Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices, automation coverage, and testing processes within the team.What We’re Looking ForProven experience as a Software QA Engineer working on software products , ideally in complex or integration?heavy environments.Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, regression testing, exploratory testing, integration testing, and defect management.Experience testing backend services andREST APIs .Experience using API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or similar.Previous exposure to test automation, with experience creating, maintaining, or improving automated test cases.Practical experience or strong interest in automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar technologies.Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into meaningful testing scenarios.Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating closely with developers, QA engineers, and Product Owners.Knowledge of cloud environments, ideally AWS, with a practical understanding of services such as DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, and Secrets Manager.Experience working with GitHub and CI/CD workflows, ideally GitHub Actions.AI literacy, including familiarity with AI?assisted tools, AI agents, or practical use of AI to improve QA activities, test design, automation, debugging, or documentation.Ability to communicate clearly in technical discussions and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.Professional level ofEnglish , both written and spoken.Nice to haveExperience working in healthcare, digital health, medical software, diagnostics, or other regulated environments.Experience with clinical workflows, healthcare data, or enterprise software platforms.Strong hands?on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.Experience with frontend testing or end?to?end automation frameworks.Experience with cloud?based products and distributed systems.Why You’ll Love Working at NuvolarFlexible Work & Work-Life Balance:enjoy options to balance work and personal life, including every other Friday off.Hybrid Work Mode:with around 40% onsite presence and the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time.Seniority Program:enjoy additional benefits and privileges as you grow with the company.Social & Team Budget:even though we primarily work remotely, we encourage team gatherings and activities, with a dedicated budget.Continuous Learning:access training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.Growth Opportunities:work on challenging healthcare technology projects, build solutions that impact multiple teams, work with modern automation technologies, and contribute to the evolution of quality engineering practices.Hiring ProcessProject & Role Introduction:A first conversation with one of our engineering team members to introduce the project, explain the role in detail, and answer your initial questions about the opportunity.Technical Assessment:You’ll complete a take?home QA challenge designed to evaluate your technical approach, testing strategy, and problem?solving skills.Technical Interview:A discussion with our engineering team to review your assessment, explore your technical experience, and talk through real?world testing scenarios, technical decisions, and your way of working.Cultural Fit Interview:A conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to learn more about your background, career goals, and what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.It’s also a chance for you to ask any remaining questions about Nuvolar, our culture, and the role.Client Interview:If required, a final conversation with the client to discuss the role, the team, and how you’ll collaborate within the project environment.Equal Opportunity StatementNuvolar Works is an equal?opportunity employer.We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.We do not discriminate based on age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, family or marital status, disability, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other protected characteristic.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.GDPR Compliance NoticeFollowing theGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)and other applicable regulations, we would like to inform you about the processing of your personal data within this process:Purpose of Processing:To manage the selection process for the position you are interested in.Legal Basis:The application of pre?contractual measures (Art. 6.1.b GDPR) for processing your data to manage your application in the selection process and our legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) in retaining your CV solely for the purpose of considering you for future positions within our organization.Data Sharing and International Transfers:We will not share your data; however, international transfers may occur as our provider for managing the selection process is based in the United States of America.To ensure compliance with data protection requirements, we have signed standard contractual clauses with them.Data Retention:Once the selection process is completed, we may retain your data for one year based on our legitimate interest in considering you for future opportunities within our organization.If, at any point, we wish to retain your data for a longer period, we will request your explicit consent.However, if you prefer that we delete your data at the end of the selection process, you may exercise your right to object at any time and request the removal of your CV from our database.Your Rights:In addition to the right to object mentioned above, you may exercise your rights of access, erasure, and other rights recognized under the GDPR by sending an email to **.You also have the right to file a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority.For more information on how we protect your data, you can review our privacy policy at /#J-*****-Ljbffr

Proven experience as a Software QA Engineer working on software products , ideally in complex or integration?heavy environments. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, regression testing, exploratory testing, integration testing, and defect management. Experience testing backend services and REST APIs . Experience using API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or similar. Previous exposure to test automation, with experience creating, maintaining, or improving automated test cases. Practical experience or strong interest in automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar technologies. Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into meaningful testing scenarios. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating closely with developers, QA engineers, and Product Owners. Knowledge of cloud environments, ideally AWS, with a practical understanding of services such as DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, and Secrets Manager. Experience working with GitHub and CI/CD workflows, ideally GitHub Actions. AI literacy, including familiarity with AI?assisted tools, AI agents, or practical use of AI to improve QA activities, test design, automation, debugging, or documentation. Ability to communicate clearly in technical discussions and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders. Professional level of English , both written and spoken. Nice to have Experience working in healthcare, digital health, medical software, diagnostics, or other regulated environments. Experience with clinical workflows, healthcare data, or enterprise software platforms. Strong hands?on experience with Playwright and TypeScript. Experience with frontend testing or end?to?end automation frameworks. Experience with cloud?based products and distributed systems.

We are a global technology consulting company specializing in IT solutions, cloud-based platforms, mobile and web applications, and training and support services. With over 14 years of experience and a multicultural team of more than 100 professionals, we deliver projects for highly complex industries such as pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, healthcare, and consumer goods. At our company, we value international talent, diversity, flexibility, and a collaborative environment that fosters both professional growth and personal well?being.