Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a QA Lead, Test Architect, or Senior QA Engineer in data-driven environments., Strong expertise in test automation and BDD frameworks like Cucumber and SpecFlow., Knowledge of Big Data ecosystems such as Spark, Kafka, and OpenSearch., Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-based infrastructures like Kubernetes..

Key responsabilities:

Lead the QA team and drive best practices in test automation and process governance.

Define and maintain testing standards for ETL/ELT workflows and API integrations.

Collaborate with Volkswagen’s BPM team and clients to enforce quality policies.

Develop automated test strategies for data pipelines and ensure integration within CI/CD pipelines.

Job description

Volkswagen Group Services is excited to present a fantastic opportunity to join our Volkswagen Digital:Hub in Spain. As part of the global Software Development Centre network in the Volkswagen Group, we constantly seek talented individuals ready to bring their unique skills to our projects.

Our start-up environment is collaborative, innovative, and open to new ideas. We strive to cultivate a work culture that encourages individual growth, team empowerment, and project excellence. We value respect, teamwork, and the common purpose that binds us as a group. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment and be part of our family, supported by one of the largest companies in the world, we invite you to read further.

About the Team and the Hub:

Our culture is centered around fostering individual growth and team empowerment within a flexible and supportive environment.

We prioritize respect, teamwork, and inclusivity, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of each member.

We embrace a work-life balance philosophy and encourage continuous personal and professional development.

The Role:

Are you passionate about quality, automation, and process optimization in large-scale Big Data environments? We are looking for a QA Lead to join our team and take ownership of quality strategy, automation frameworks, and process governance for our high-volume Data Warehouse.

This role involves leading the QA team, defining and maintaining high-quality standards for ETL/ELT pipelines, REST APIs, and real-time data ingestion, and working closely with Volkswagen's BPM team and key stakeholders to ensure best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the QA team, driving best practices and continuous improvement in test automation and process governance

Own and define testing standards across all data-related processes, from ETL/ELT workflows to API and system integrations

Collaborate directly with Volkswagen’s BPM team and clients to establish and enforce quality policies

Develop and maintain automated test strategies for data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based systems

Work with Scala, Python, and Spark to validate large-scale data transformations and integrity

Automate data validation and quality controls in Jupyter Notebook, OpenSearch, S3, and MinIO

Ensure smooth integration of test automation within CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Kubernetes, Helm)

Drive innovation in test automation tools (Cucumber, Postman, Playwright, or other modern frameworks)

Monitor and optimize quality metrics, continuously improving our testing processes

Requirements:

Proven experience as a QA Lead, Test Architect, or Senior QA Engineer in data-driven environments

Strong expertise in test automation, BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow), and API testing (Postman, RestAssured)

Knowledge of Big Data ecosystems (Spark, Kafka, OpenSearch, S3, MinIO, etc.)

Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-based infrastructures (Openshift, Kubernetes)

Experience working with BPM methodologies and process governance

Ability to define, maintain, and enforce QA standards while working with multiple stakeholders

A proactive leader with a continuous improvement mindset

What we offer:

Hybrid work, with an option to work from home some days per week.

Access to professional development tools and free language courses.

Flexible working hours to accommodate personal and professional needs.

A competitive holiday package and access to a variety of employee discounts.

Join us at Volkswagen Digital:Hub to advance your career in a role where your administrative skills will directly contribute to the success and smooth operation of our innovative projects.

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