JAVA SENIOR AUTOMATION QA (100% REMOTE FROM SPAIN)

🚀 We are still looking for the very Top Talent…and we would be delighted if you were to join our team!More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer and Great Place to Work company with over 35.000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.🔎 What we look for?We are looking for Seniors Backend SDET (Software Development Engineers in Testing) which will contribute to a project with one of our global customers, that is a global leader in credit cards, auto loans, banking and saving accounts. High english level is required.100% remote position for people located in Spain.⚙ Key Responsibilities:Test Automation Leadership: Design, develop, and maintain advanced backend test automation frameworks for functional, regression, performance, and scalability testing for Java applications. Strategic Test Planning: Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive test strategies and plans, ensuring full coverage of features and functionality. Quality Advocacy: Act as a quality advocate within the engineering team, promoting best practices in test automation, continuous integration, and deployment. Collaboration: Work closely with mobile software developers to influence design and architecture with testability in mind, ensuring high standards of code quality. Performance and Scalability Testing: Design and execute complex performance, load, and scalability tests, identifying bottlenecks and working with the development team to optimize performance. Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior SDETs and quality engineers, helping them to grow their skills in test automation and quality assurance. Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve existing mobile testing processes, tools, and frameworks, incorporating the latest industry trends and technologies. Defect Management: Oversee the identification, documentation, and tracking of defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution. Innovation: Innovate within and across teams and provide technical leadership, brining external market perspective 💡 Mandatory requirements:Experience: 6+ years of experience in software development and test automation, with a focus on designing and implementing robust backend automation frameworks. Technical Expertise: Strong programming skills in Java Backend Testing Automation: Experience with backend automation tools like Cucumber or similar frameworks. CI/CD Knowledge: Strong understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines, with hands-on experience in tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead testing efforts, mentor junior engineers, and drive the adoption of best practices in test automation. Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams. SDLC: Deep understanding of all stages in the Software Development Life Cycle Design Patterns: Deep understanding of design patterns and principles Cloud: Relevant experience with Cloud Computing (AWS is a plus) Agile: Experience working in an Agile fashion (e.g. Scrum, SAFe) Accessibility: Knowledge on accessibility testing and best practices (e.g. W3C) English at least C1🎩 Desired Skills:Regulated Environment: Experience working in a highly regulated environment, like banking and fintech. Education: Degree in Computer Science Certifications: AWS certificate Security: Knowledge of security testing and tools💰 ¿What can we offer?-✈️ 23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!-❤️ Numerous benefits (Heath Care Plan, Internet Connectivity, Life and Accident Insurances).-🍴 `Retribución Flexible´ Program: (Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Heath Care Plan…)-🎓 Free access to several training platforms-🚀 Professional stability and career plans-🚶 UST also, compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.-🔗 The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.-🏡 Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime…)-🎁 UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts📧 If you would like to know more, do not hesitate to apply and we’ll get in touch to fill you in details. UST is waiting for you!In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.