QUALITY ASSURANCE ADVISOR (REMOTE SPAIN)

Cactus is a software development company, providing full-cycle services for the European market. More than 170 companies increased business productivity using solutions developed by Cactus programmers. The company has been regularly included in the listings of the best software development companies in Belgium and Europe.Cactus is ready to expand the team with a QA Assurance Advisor in its hub in Seville. In this role, you will be working as a part of a scrum team on the development of apps in such domains as Education, HR, Healthcare, Fintech, Fleet Management, Digital Transformation, etc.What you will do:Create & maintain partnerships with product managers and development teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of product requirements and delivery timelines.Lead the charge in promoting and implementing "shift-left" practices across multiple development teams, emphasizing early detection and prevention of defects throughout the software development lifecycle.Provide expert guidance in the development teams and execution of QA strategies, test plans, and test cases, ensuring the highest standards of quality & reliability are upheld in every release => Quality Assurance.Act as a bridge between QA, product, 2nd line support and delivery teams, excellent communication, collaboration, and alignment of objectives to drive the successful release of high-quality software.Continuously evaluate and enhance QA processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability across the organisation.Champion test automation initiatives, collaborating with delivery teams to implement robust automation frameworks and strategies that accelerate release cycles without compromising quality.Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with software releases, working closely with stakeholders to implement proactive measures that safeguard product integrity and customer satisfaction.Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.What we expect:At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on SaaS platforms and Agile development methodologies (continuous delivery).Proven expertise in "shift-left" practices and a demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with product and development teams to drive quality outcomes.Strong technical skills, with expertise in software testing principles, techniques, and tools, including test automation frameworks.Experience with test-management tools ( AIO, Testrail, X-Ray ), automated end-to-end test frameworks ( Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, ... ).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experienced in stakeholder-management.Experienced with web technology, applications and services (e.g. HTML, REST, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, selectors, JSON, Typescript, PHP, …).Experience with cloud technologies (AWS), containerisation (e.g., Docker ), analytics ( Datadog, Grafana, InfluxDB ) and scripting ( Python, TypeScript ) are a bonus.***Strong advantages:Experience with SaaS software.Familiarity with project management, CRM, or invoicing software.Experience with API tools.Active involvement in industry forums or QA/testing communities.What we offer:Gross annual salary up to 40K.Flexible working hours.Health insurance.Work-related courses, certifications, and books.English classes several times a week.Opportunity to work remotely in an international environment.Get-together team events.