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title: 'QA Automation Engineer at DKB Code Factory'
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# QA Automation Engineer at DKB Code Factory

- **Company:** DKB Code Factory
- **Location:** Valencia, Spain
- **Posted:** 2026-08-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dkbcodefactory/jobs/7821469003

## Job description

Welcome to DKB Code Factory….

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Join a collaborative, learning-first tech hub within DKB where autonomy, continuous improvement, and shared ownership are at the core of how we work. As a QA Engineer, you'll be the quality advocate within your team, helping shape testing practices, drive automation efforts, and ensure that reliable software is delivered with confidence. You'll work closely with developers, product stakeholders, and fellow engineers to build quality into every stage of the delivery process.

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- Own and continuously improve the team's testing approach, becoming the go-to person for testing topics in an agile environment.
- Ensure test readiness across infrastructure, environments, and test data to enable smooth and reliable execution.
- Design, implement, and expand automated test coverage, with a strong focus on backend systems and APIs.
- Collaborate closely with developers and product stakeholders to identify risks, clarify requirements, and prevent defects early in the development lifecycle.
- Analyze test failures and defects, support root-cause analysis, and identify recurring quality issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Share regular testing insights, results, and quality metrics with stakeholders, supporting informed release decisions.
- Contribute to Continuous Testing and Continuous Delivery practices, helping the team improve quality while maintaining delivery speed.

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- Experience in software quality assurance and test automation, with a strong understanding of software testing principles, test design techniques, and risk-based testing.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, backend testing, and API validation, including different testing levels and approaches such as integration, contract, component, and end-to-end testing.
- Programming experience with Java, Kotlin, or comparable technologies, with an interest in continuously improving testing practices and automation coverage, as well as an openness to learning and developing skills in mobile QA.
- Familiarity with SQL and database validation, as well as test environments, test data management, mocking, and service virtualization.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional environments.
- Fluency in English.

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Got the feeling not to match every single requirement? Don’t worry! We encourage you to apply anyways, even if your qualifications do not align perfectly. You might still be just the right candidate for us!

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From Morning Daily to Afterwork Drink, team spirit is essential to us. The heart of our togetherness is that we truly are connected with each other: We not only share fun & laughter, but also honest opinions - because that's how we grow: We exchange ideas, give support in our personal development, and celebrate success together! Besides our great community, we also offer numerous other [benefits](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs/valencia#what-we-offer)...

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## About DKB Code Factory

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DKB Code Factory GmbH is the internal innovation and software development arm of Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), building digital banking products for retail and business customers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of DKB)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (emerged organically from within DKB)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Software Development / Digital Banking / Fintech
- **Target customers**: B2B (internal teams at DKB, and indirectly DKB’s retail + business customers)
- **Mission**: "To establish DKB as the choice for an irresistible banking experience" by creating intuitive, customer-centric digital products and encouraging experimentation within the DKB group.

## Products & Services
- **Private Banking App & Portal**: Full digital banking experience for retail customers – accounts, credit cards, and trading services. Includes co-branded offerings for partners like Porsche and Hilton (e.g., Miles & More credit card) [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Business Customer Solutions**: Digital loan origination and credit process tools to replace legacy spreadsheets and physical workflows, aiming to accelerate decision-making and reduce risk.
- **Property Management Platform**: Modernization of a 20-year-old platform for managing property accounts, maintenance, and deposit accounts – targeting property managers with a unified, compliant application.
- **Banking Services API Layer**: "Invisible operating system" connecting front-end banking products to the core banking system, providing a stable, well-structured API for seamless product integration.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Workforce of ~167 employees (as of mid-2024), with +28.6% YoY growth [linkedin.com].
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), one of the top 3 direct banks in Germany. Co-branding partners include Porsche and Hilton.
- **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth (+28.6% YoY); active hiring (3 open positions as of mid-2024); operating across 5 countries (Germany, Spain, Ethiopia, Poland, Netherlands); investment in modernizing legacy banking infrastructure.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Innovation Incubator Model**: Operates as a dedicated, agile innovation unit inside a major bank, combining startup culture with banking stability and a guaranteed user base.
- **User-Centric Design Focus**: In-house UX/UI, research, and insights teams ensure products are built on real customer data, not just technical requirements.
- **Sustainability Mandate**: 85% of DKB’s funds are reinvested in sustainable products (agriculture, renewable energy, social infrastructure), providing a sense of purpose beyond profit.
- **Accessibility & Inclusion**: Dedicated Accessibility Guild ensures digital products meet the needs of all users, embedding inclusive design as a core practice.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digitalization of Core Banking**: Modernizing 20-year-old platforms and digitizing credit processes to move DKB from legacy systems to modern, API-driven platforms.
- **Cross-Functional Innovation**: Expanding beyond engineering to become a center of excellence for design, research, and agile methodologies.
- **Talent Growth**: Emphasis on continuous learning, hackathons, and knowledge-sharing (e.g., bi-weekly Tech Talks) to keep teams at the cutting edge.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: 89% of employees rate it a great place to work. The atmosphere is described as supportive, experimental, and non-hierarchical, with a strong focus on personal growth and knowledge sharing [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Flexibility**: Fully hybrid – "You choose where you work: office, home office, or both" [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Perks**:
    - Learning budget: up to €1,500/year per person.
    - Home office setup bonus: €500 onboarding budget.
    - Public transport: Additional €50/month tax-free; BVG Deutschlandticket subsidized at 25%.
    - Spendit Card: A benefits card for lifestyle and wellness expenses.
- **Engineering Culture**: Technical roles make up 50% of the company; teams are organized into chapters (Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Pega); focus on "building the RIGHT THING before building the THING RIGHT."
- **Hiring Process** (as per careers page): Initial call → Role-specific task → Team meeting → Interview → Offer. Onboarding includes a welcome box and team introductions [dkbcodefactory.com].
- **Diversity**: Public commitment to building a "colourful community" where everyone feels valued regardless of background, nationality, religion, or identity.

## Sources
1. [dkbcodefactory.com - Mission & Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/mission)
2. [dkbcodefactory.com - Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/culture)
3. [dkbcodefactory.com - Products](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/product)
4. [dkbcodefactory.com - Jobs & Perks](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs)
5. [linkedin.com - DKB Code Factory Company Profile](https://de.linkedin.com/company/dkbcodefactory)

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