Mid Automation QA Engineer – Test Automation & Agile Methodologies

Unleash innovation in test automation — drive quality and agility at the forefront of software excellence!

Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Mid Automation QA Engineer, you will be working for our client, a leading organization committed to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality, optimizing testing strategies, and supporting continuous integration and automation initiatives. This position offers a unique chance to impact the quality standards of vital software products while advancing your career in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Your main responsibilities:

• Perform backlog analysis to assess testing automation feasibility and contribute to the testing strategy definition.
• Specify, develop, and execute functional and non-functional test scenarios using programming languages, frameworks, and libraries such as Playwright and Katalon Studio.
• Organize the test execution pipeline, ensuring timely and effective testing processes aligned with project specifics.
• Identify, track, and report bugs/defects, ensuring fixes are validated and closed.
• Support test effort estimation and planning, considering quality targets and costs.
• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices, processes, and initiatives to improve testing effectiveness.
• Collaborate actively within agile SCRUM teams, sharing knowledge and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Propose new automation scenarios/scripts that add value and reflect a deep understanding of business needs.
• Challenge and refine test requirements to optimize testing scope and efficiency.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in test automation within an agile SCRUM environment.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright, Katalon Studio, and Jenkins.
• Proficiency with test management tools such as JIRA/XRAY and Gherkin.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Ability to prioritize effectively based on risks and stakes.
• Autonomous, committed, and proactive with a strong proposal mindset.
• Good command of English (Fluent).
• French language skills are a plus, but not mandatory.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Certifications or additional experience in test automation tools or methodologies.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent English.

Eligibility to work on this role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in Europe will be considered for this role.

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Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

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