QA Automation Engineer

Valsea is the technological engine behind major global entertainment brands, operating a fully proprietary SaaS platform that delivers powerful capabilities for payments and compliance.

They are currently experiencing a phase of explosive growth while still maintaining the fast-paced agility of a startup. To fuel this momentum, they are looking to bring in a top-tier QA Automation Engineer to improve and expand their frontend and API test automation.

If you are eager to uncover new opportunities and help us build reliable and scalable testing solutions, fasten your seatbelt and keep reading! 🚀

Let’s shed some light on this! 🔦

Valsea is a comprehensive, highly scalable SaaS technology platform that orchestrates the operational core of various entertainment brands worldwide. Imagine a proprietary ecosystem where complex transaction flows are managed, compliance is automated, and critical operations are coordinated in real time.

Their operations base is in Marbella, a fantastic enclave that has become a true magnet for tech talent in Europe.

And this is where you come in. 🫵🏾

Your main mission will be to review their existing automation, pinpoint and analyze improvements and help them build reliable and scalable testing solutions.

You will be a key anchor for many teams working transversally, developing and maintaining Frontend automations with Playwright and Java.

You will do this, in collaboration with PM’s, Frontend and Backend teams and will also work closely with other QA Automation Engineers in a multi-environment and highly regulated product.

Of course they idea would be to continuously expand your knowledge and contribute to our collective learning 🥳.

• Design effective test cases based on requirements, risks and business rules.
• Develop and maintain frontend automation using Playwright and Java.
• Automate GraphQL API testing using Postman and JavaScript.
• Review and improve the existing automation framework, rebuilding parts when necessary.
• Integrate and maintain automated tests within CI/CD.
• Review pull requests and support other QA team members.
• Analyse failed and flaky tests and improve execution reliability.
• Manage test cases and executions using Jira and Zephyr or similar tools.
• Report defects clearly with the required technical evidence.
• Create and analyse test reports using Allure.
• Perform manual and exploratory testing when required.
• Test payment integrations across multiple environments and configurations.

The Tech Stack

The testing of the platform runs in Playwright and Java, while we handle our API testing using Postman and JavaScript.

Here is a snapshot of what you'll be getting your hands on:

• Automation and testing: Be in charge of automating the GraphQL API (or Rest API) testing using Postman (Insomnia or Karate) and JavaScript (or TypeScript).
• Frontend automation: Manage automation utilizing Playwright and Java. While this duo is the preference, having a solid background in Cypress or Selenium is also a great starting point!
• Test reports: Take charge of generating and evaluating comprehensive test reports through Allure.
• CI/CD pipelines: Integrate and maintain automated tests with Git.

The Culture & Methodology

You will act as a key player in the QA team. You will work hand-in-hand with the QA team to automate the Frontend, implementing best practices and identifying improvements to guarantee our developers work flawlessly and our clients enjoy a bug-free experience. 🚀

You’ll be joining a large, cross-functional environment where you’ll collaborate with developers across various programming languages. While teamwork is essential, you will also have the autonomy and focus to take ownership and lead your own initiatives.

At Valsea, the product and stack are a continual work in progress. They love fresh perspectives and new ways of tackling problems, so if you want to bring new tools, programs, or ideas to the table, they are always welcome! 🎉

They are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer who thrives at the forefront of technology and loves keeping the engine running smoothly.

Must-haves👍 :

• Advanced written and spoken English.
• 4+ years of professional experience in test automation.
• Strong ability to design test cases, including positive, negative, boundary and risk-based scenarios.
• Strong experience with Playwright , Java, Postman (Insomnia or Karate) and JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Strong experience testing and automating GraphQL APIs or Rest API Ability to review, improve or build an automation framework.
• Experience with Git, pull requests and CI/CD.
• Experience with Jira and test management tools such as Zephyr.
• Experience testing payment solutions or working in highly regulated sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bonus points🎁:

• Experience with Kafka.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification.
• Experience with Allure.
• Previous experience in iGaming, fintech or banking.

🏖️ 23 vacation days

👩🏾‍⚕️ Health care: Private health insurance for you and your family.

🗣️ Continuous learning: Free English and Spanish lessons and ongoing professional development opportunities.

💻 Pro Equipment: They’ll send a laptop and everything else you need to make your setup the envy of the neighborhood.

🫂 Company trip once per year to a mistery location .

And if you decide to drop by the Marbella office ☀️...

• Luxury canteen: Daily breakfast and freshly cooked lunch 3 days a week (on the house, of course).
• Physical well-being: 50% discount on personal training and physiotherapy sessions.
• Top-tier facilities: Gym, massage room, games room, and a full kitchen with fruit, soft drinks, and coffee so you won’t miss a thing.