Software Developer Engineer in Test | Java |Madrid

We are still looking for the very Top Talent…and we would be delighted if you were to join our team!

More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer company with over 35.000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.

What are we seeking?

We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Software Development team, who will contribute to a project with one of our global customers, which is one of the leading wealth management groups.

This role combines strong software development expertise with a passion for quality engineering. You will work closely with Java and JavaScript/TypeScript software developers to enhance functional, performance, security unit and integration test coverage, leverage, build and enhance robust testing frameworks, and ensure the highest level of product quality.

Direct reporting to the Software Development Lead.

Location: Hybrid. Madrid city center (Sol area). 3 days a week in the office.

Job Responsibilities / Role

• Validate and enhance backend functional, performance, security, integration, and UI component tests in Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Design, develop, and maintain testing frameworks and tools for backend and frontend applications
• Closely collaborate with developers to improve testability and code quality across the stack
• Implement and maintain continuous testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines
• Investigate and debug complex issues, providing detailed analysis and solutions
• Contribute to quality best practices, including code reviews and quality strategy discussions

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Math or similar domain
• 4 years in SDET domain with the focus on REST API and Web UI testing
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Good understanding of REST APIs, Microservices and Web UI testing, software development principles, object-oriented programming, and design patterns
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Playwright, PyTest)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools – preferably Gitlab

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) and familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Good communication and collaboration with Software Developers, DevOps engineers and Business Analysts
• Good level of technical English – primarily reading/writing
• Ability to work under pressure
• Maintains strong attention to detail in high-pressure situations

• 23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!
• Numerous benefits (Heath Care Plan, Internet Connectivity, Life and Accident Insurances).
• `Retribución Flexible´ Program: (Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Heath Care Plan…)
• Free access to several training platforms
• Professional stability and career plans
• UST also, compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.
• The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.
• Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime…)
• UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts

In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.

Skills

java,sdet automation,python,rest api,