QA Automation Engineer Pool

Location: Barcelona, Spain (ES)

Description

About Us

Almost every single thing that you eat, wear, or use (yes, even the screen you’re reading this on) is imported. Freight quite literally moves the world. And we’re helping it move even better.

Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO) is the global booking and payment platform for the trillion-dollar freight industry. Hundreds of airlines and ocean liners, thousands of freight companies, and over ten thousand importers and exporters use our platform to move goods around the world faster and more efficiently. This matters. Efficient freight ultimately makes things cost a little bit less when you buy them in the store.

As the leading global freight booking platform for a massive industry, we’ve been crushing it with double-digit growth, year after year, supporting well over one million shipments every year. 

WebCargo by Freightos is a critical part of the Freightos puzzle. With over a decade of experience digitizing digital freight sales, pricing, quoting, and online bookings, we’re literally taking off. This isn’t some social media app; it’s providing the platform that quite literally helps freight companies connect the world. Are you getting goosebumps? Good.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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. Stay updated on the latest testing tools and tools.
• Ensure automated testing is a core part of the software development lifecycle, promoting a culture of quality and precision.

Requirements

Basic requirements

• 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.

Why WebCargo by Freightos is the Perfect Runway for Your Career!

• We genuinely value work-life balance! We work hybrid, allowing you to enjoy quiet days at home, free from traffic, with in-office days, to meet your fabulous team face-to-face just 5 days a month.
• We believe that employees who get better make us all better. We strive for professional development and continuous learning. Alongside career support and guidance, you’ll receive an annual training budget for personal and professional development.
•  We don’t just offer jobs—we offer a stake in something bigger. As part of Freightos, you’ll be eligible to receive equity incentive grants that vest over time, aligning your success with the company’s long-term growth. The more we build together, the more you benefit.
• A multicultural global team makes global freight easier. You’ll work with people from around the world, gain new perspectives, and experience diverse ways of thinking—fun and eye-opening!
• Some cool perks such as Private Health Insurance, Ticket Restaurant, and Flexible Remuneration options for nursery, transport, and restaurant vouchers. 
• Flexible schedule & intensive working hours on Fridays so that you can enjoy a longer weekend :)
• Our office in Torre Glories is located in the center of the tech HUB in Barcelona and has stunning city views. We organize events and gatherings throughout the year to keep the team connected and energized. 

Freightos is an equal opportunity employer, committed to treating all potential employees fairly and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.