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Additional Information

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Company Description

Founded in June 2020 and a subsidiary of the TeamWork Group since January 1, 2023, Athenco is a specialist recognized for its expertise in test industrialization and automation across SAP and non-SAP environments. At the heart of technological innovation, Athenco is a key player in consulting, technology integration and innovation, with a presence in Europe, Asia and North America.

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Job Description

As part of the growth of our client's Software Quality Engineering division, we are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their Test Automation Factory (TAF) and support the Digital Delivery Services (DDS) Home Healthcare (HHC) department.

You will act as a technical leader and a key member of the local team. You will define, oversee and actively execute a robust automation strategy to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will lead the design of scalable automation frameworks while remaining hands-on with test script development and defect management.

This role combines the strategic oversight and leadership expected from a Lead with the practical, detailed execution of an experienced Engineer.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Framework Design: Define the QA automation strategy for ERP/CRM platforms and in-house solutions, and design and implement scalable frameworks tailored to these systems.
• Hands-on Development: Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts for critical enterprise platforms, including SAP, Salesforce and Dynamics 365, as well as in-house web and mobile applications.
• Team Coordination & Mentoring: Coordinate a team of engineers, assign tasks, review deliverables and provide technical guidance to ensure high-quality outcomes. Act as the local point of contact for the Test Automation Factory Manager, ensuring alignment and smooth execution of the global strategy within the Valencia team.
• CI/CD Integration & Optimization: Monitor and optimize the integration of automated testing tools into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and AWS cloud environments.
• Defect & Performance Management: Identify, document and track defects in collaboration with development teams. Monitor team performance through operational KPIs such as test coverage and automation stability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with developers, operations teams, business analysts (BAs) and product owners (POs) to identify and assess automation opportunities across web, mobile and API applications.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Playwright (required).
• Knowledge of Tricentis Tosca (preferred).
• In-depth understanding of GitLab CI/CD workflows, AWS cloud environments and containerized execution.
• Advanced scripting and programming skills in TypeScript, JavaScript or Python.
• Familiarity with ERP/CRM ecosystems, including Salesforce, SAP and Dynamics 365, and with REST API testing methodologies.

AI & Innovation – A Plus

• Ability to implement and/or maintain AI Agents, such as Smart Root Cause Analysis and automated test case generation tools.
• Experience with GitHub Copilot and Gemini to optimize test design and reduce scripting effort.

Skills & Mindset

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, build consensus and mentor junior team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex automation challenges and technical roadblocks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English (required).

Spanish is highly preferred; French is a significant advantage.