Automation QA Engineer

⭐ Who we are   Lodgify is a fast-growing scale-up company leading the vacation rental industry. Backed by $30M in funding, our platform empowers property owners and managers worldwide to efficiently manage and grow their business through technology.   Headquartered in sunny Barcelona, we're now a team of 380+ people representing over 60 nationalities, united by a passion for transforming the future of short-term rentals. ⭐ Role Overview We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a strategic mindset. You will be working hand-in-hand with developers to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. With an automation-first approach, you will design scalable test frameworks, integrate AI-powered solutions, and drive initiatives that help us achieve fully continuous delivery across multiple products. You thrive in fast-paced, agile environments, are passionate about raising the quality bar, and constantly seek opportunities to optimise, innovate, and deliver impact. ⭐ How will you make an impact? • Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks at every layer of the application stack (API, contract, and end-to-end), ensuring tests are reliable, scalable, and maintainable • Create automated functional tests using Cypress, Playwright, WebdriverIO + Appium for web and mobile applications • Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and establish healthy automated test coverage across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) • Evaluate and integrate AI-powered tools for test generation, log analysis, self-healing test scripts, and visual regression testing into QA workflows • Set up and manage test environments, automation pipelines, and CI/CD job configurations to support continuous testing and delivery • Develop and maintain test scripts and test data for automated tests, following proper design principles, documentation standards, and code quality practices • Act as an automation advocate across sprint planning, code reviews, and release cycles, ensuring quality is integrated from the start • Monitor production systems and user behavior to identify testing gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement • Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers, raising the bar for coding, design principles, and best practices • Integrate and optimise test suites in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring fast feedback cycles and smooth deployments ⭐ What makes you a great fit? • 3-4 years of hands-on experience as an SDET or Quality Engineer building automation frameworks at scale for large web applications • Strong experience with Cypress and JavaScript/TypeScript, including end-to-end (E2E) testing for critical user journeys and regression testing • Proven experience with Playwright, WebdriverIO, and Appium • Proven experience in automating tests for Web, Mobile, APIs, and contract testing • Deep understanding of test automation best practices, including the Page Object Model, data-driven testing, and framework design patterns • Experience working with DevOps and continuous deployment infrastructures, including CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or similar) • Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong communication skills to collaborate across teams • Understanding of shift-left and shift-right testing methodologies • Familiarity with synthetic monitoring and observability (Datadog, New Relic, Sentry or similar) ⭐ How can you earn extra bonus points? • ISTQB certification or equivalent • Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools(self-healing automation, test case generation, intelligent defect detection) • Experience with visual regression testing tools (Percy, Applitools, or similar) Why you’ll love us: You’ll be part of a growing, dynamic company with a truly international team. At Lodgify, we are full of contagious energy, hard work, and passion for what we do. We celebrate diversity and are proud to acknowledge a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in our team; committed to creating a workplace where everyone is heard and feels a sense of belonging.   What's in it for you?* 🏠 Remote Flexibility: The freedom to work from home any day that works for you. 🌴 Time to Recharge: 25 working days of paid vacation and Jornada Intensiva in August.. 💊 Alan Health Insurance: Premium health, dental, and mental health support via Alan. Pre-existing conditions are covered. 😋 Meal Perk:€150/month allowance on your Alan card + 50% off Ametller Origen prepared dishes at the office. 💸 Tax-Free Savings: Increase your take-home pay by using Flexible Remuneration for extra meal costs (up to €70/mo) and public transport (up to €136/mo). 🖥️ Home Office Gear: We provide a table, ergonomic chair, and monitor for your home setup. 🇪🇸 Language Learning: Free Spanish classes. 🤑 Referrals: Cash rewards for bringing in new talent.  🌟 Social Life: Daily office breakfast and monthly team events 🎯 Dynamic Hub: A high-energy, inclusive environment designed for collaboration and connection with a team that represents over 60 countries. *Benefits offered may differ based on the type of contract that is issued   So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! All applications and CVs must be submitted in English 😉