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Testing Engineering Chapter Area Lead - Santander Digital Services

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Santander

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
  • Madrid
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AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, strong testing engineering skills (TDD/BDD, automation), excellent communication, talent management, experience in software development, and fluency in English.
  • You will define testing practices, manage chapter activities, foster automation culture, guide Chapter Leads, and enhance software productivity through technical support and collaboration with teams.

Requirements

  • University degree, preferably in relevant subject such as Engineering or Science.
  • Strong technical skills and specialist experience in Testing Engineering: TDD/BDD, testing automation, testing fwks and testing strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Talent/people skills
  • Ability to Inspire people
  • Experience building and maintaining software applications
  • Fuent English.

Responsibilities

  • Defines together with Chapters, competences and best practices across all the organization’s areas: testing tools, frameworks and practices.
  • Owns the complete picture of competences, distribution and demand within the organization in his/her specific expertise.
  • Ensures that Chapter Leads within the organization are properly equipped to ensure that skills development happen within their chapters.
  • Ensures that chapter members contribute to the organization sharing knowledge across different areas.
  • As leader of leaders, must ensure that company’s strategy and vision are spread across all chapters.
  • Ensures that chapter activities that are relevant for the organization are properly managed to get done in time and manner.
  • Lead and boost the importance of improve the productivity in the way we develop software, pushing for the use of any tool or practices that might increase to produce more with less cost.
  • Maintain the big picture of testing chapter’s members allocation and demand.
  • Ensure that best testing practices are spread across the organization.
  • Gather information about company’s products and ensure that Chapter Leads are equipped to prepare chapter’s members to use those products.
  • Creates or foster creation of technical contents for internal and external use.
  • Foster a culture of testing automation and engineering culture based on Tech Manifesto principles.
  • Create forums, communities and events that ensures alignment and reinforce the culture of engineering and innovation within the company.
  • Acts as a senior Testing Automation Engineer by delivering high quality results in your chapters and providing technical guidance to the rest of Testing Chapters.
  • Designs, implements, and maintains testing automation scripts and tools to ensure best testing practices are implemented in the organization.
  • Collaborate effectively with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions.
  • Fosters testing automation discipline and standards.
  • Masters TDD/BDD, Contract Testing, etc.
  • Has proficient knowledge on testing frameworks: selenium, postman/bruno, karate/playwright/cypress, cucumber, Junit, Serenity, Jasmine etc.

FAQs

What is the role of the Testing Engineering Chapter Area Lead?

The Testing Engineering Chapter Area Lead is responsible for standardizing testing practices, supporting skills development, facilitating knowledge sharing, and improving engineering productivity across the organization.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

At least 10 years of specific technical expertise in testing engineering is required for this position.

Where is the position located?

The position is based in the Abelias / Luca de Tena office in Spain.

What methodologies does Santander Digital Services employ?

The organization works with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

What technical skills are necessary for this role?

Strong technical skills in Testing Engineering, including expertise in TDD/BDD, testing automation, testing frameworks, and testing strategies, are necessary.

Are there opportunities for continuous training?

Yes, there are continuous training opportunities in innovative technical fields to ensure employees stay up to date.

Is there a hybrid working model?

Yes, a hybrid working model is supported, allowing for remote work on some days and in-office meetings on others.

What type of career development opportunities are offered?

There are opportunities to develop your career in different overseas units and countries, as well as a career plan to ensure professional growth.

What benefits are provided to employees?

Employees receive a highly competitive salary, bonuses, financial benefits such as special interest rates for loans, social benefits like gym access, daily meal subsidies, and various discounts with companies.

Is fluency in English required for this position?

Yes, fluency in English is required for the role.

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Mission & Purpose

Santander is a leading global bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain, and is one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalisation. It provides a wide range of financial products and services, including personal and corporate banking, wealth management, and insurance. With a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia, Santander's mission is to help people and businesses prosper by offering customer-centric solutions. Its purpose is to support growth and innovation while fostering responsible banking practices to benefit individuals, businesses, and communities.