QA Automation Engineer

**Hey, we’re Sparta Commodities!    **

 We are a Swiss, VC-backed scaleup with a global reach. Our mission is to digitize the commodity trading market and become the leading platform for traders in all commodities verticals. We’ve already gained significant market traction and are financially backed by Venture Investors.  

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a driven and passionate QA Automation Engineer to join our growing Engineering team, based remotely in Spain. This is a great career opportunity for an experienced and delivery-focused engineer to play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products for a leading and highly regarded business. 

**Responsibilities:  **

• Design, develop, and execute e2e automated tests using Cypress or Playwright frameworks. 
• Create automation strategies for complex environments to ensure comprehensive test coverage. 
• Experience in various testing types (E2E, Visual testing, API, Component, Contract, Integration and Unit testing). 
• Conduct API testing to ensure the functionality, reliability, and performance of our software products. 
• Perform performance and resilience testing to evaluate the scalability, efficiency, and robustness of our software products.
• Generate and maintain test data to support automated testing efforts. 
• Gather and analyse automation metrics to assess the effectiveness of automation testing efforts. 
• Perform risk analysis to identify potential issues and mitigate risks. 
• Write clear and concise test plans. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. 
• Identify and report bugs and defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues. 
• Continuously improve the testing process and identify areas for improvement. 

**Must Have’s: **

• Strong experience with e2e automation testing frameworks, with at least two years of experience in Cypress or Playwright. 
• Programming skills in at least one language (Java, Javascript, Python, etc.) with a good understanding of software fundamentals including software design and data structures. 
• Experience with API testing, performance testing, and resilience testing. 
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD). 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• A QA mindset, with a focus on identifying corner cases and ensuring the highest quality products. 
• Desirable foundation knowledge of cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; and of streaming data services ****(Kafka - Amazon MSK) 
• Familiarity with software engineering tools and processes such as CI/CD, ticket tracking, version control systems, static analysis tools and code review process. 
• Advanced knowledge of testing concepts such as white box and black box testing, regression testing, performance testing, etc. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred. 

**What’s the culture like at Sparta?  **

 At Sparta, our culture is not just a set of values written on a wall—it's a way of life. We embrace a dynamic environment where initiative is celebrated, challenges are met head-on, and innovation thrives.  

 We're building an environment where our employees thrive and excel in their work. Our aim is for every member of our team to take pride in their contributions. You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission and deeply committed to crafting outstanding products and achieving success for our customers.  

 We operate remotely, understanding that a thriving, profitable company isn't just about being in the same location. We build our relationships through effective remote work methods and carefully planned in-person meet-ups.          

**What we offer **

• Remote working, with occasional travel to a central Madrid hub for collaborative meetings and team gatherings.  
• Attractive company stock option plan.  
• Yearly companywide meetups in sunny locations.  
• Training and education budget.  
• Private Medical Insurance. 
• Access to the optimal gear suited for your position.