QUALITY AUTOMATION ENGINEER (QAE) (HYBRID)

QUALITY AUTOMATION ENGINEER (QAE) (HYBRID PORTO)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

📍 Location: Porto, Portugal

⚠️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

💼 Work Model: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week on-site

🗣️ Language Requirements: English – Advanced (Mandatory)

🕓 Seniority: Senior (5+ years)

💲Rate Between €2200 - 2700 RV / €1300 - 1600 CTI (gross value)

⚠️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Quality Automation Engineer who is committed to improving software quality through modern test automation strategies and Agile collaboration.

In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain automated testing solutions while working closely with developers, product owners, and QA professionals. You will play a key role in promoting quality-first practices, improving test coverage, and supporting continuous delivery within a fast-paced Agile environment.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy combining technical expertise, automation, and collaboration to build reliable software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Create functional, regression, integration, and performance test scenarios and test cases.
• Promote software quality best practices within Agile teams.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies and Agile rituals.
• Support Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Perform test execution, defect analysis, and root cause investigation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and automation frameworks.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with the QA community to promote testing excellence.
• Ensure automation suites remain reliable, maintainable, and scalable.

Mandatory Requirements

Technical Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium.
• Solid experience with Java for test automation.
• Experience using Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Strong knowledge of BDD and TDD methodologies.
• Good knowledge of SQL for database validation and testing.
• Experience designing automated functional and regression test suites.
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Advanced English (Mandatory).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Cypress.
• Experience testing REST APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with performance or integration testing.
• Familiarity with Git and version control tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Passion for software quality and automation.
• Ability to challenge processes constructively and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong teamwork and knowledge-sharing attitude.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced Quality Automation Engineer with a strong background in automated testing using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber. You are passionate about software quality, continuously improving testing processes, and collaborating closely with Agile teams. You enjoy building robust automation frameworks, promoting quality engineering practices, and helping development teams deliver reliable and maintainable software products.

Does Your Profile Match This Opportunity?

• Do you have 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation?
• Have you developed automated test frameworks using Java and Selenium?
• Are you experienced with Cucumber, Gherkin, and BDD/TDD methodologies?
• Do you have practical experience writing SQL queries for test validation?
• Have you worked within Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban?
• Have you designed and maintained automated functional and regression test suites?
• Do you have experience with Cypress or other modern automation tools?
• Are you passionate about promoting software quality and continuous improvement?
• Can you communicate confidently in English?
• Are you available to work in a hybrid model in Porto?

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Be part of an experienced Agile engineering team delivering high-quality software.
• Work with modern automation frameworks and quality engineering practices.
• Help shape testing strategies and improve software delivery processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.
• Grow your career while working on challenging enterprise technology projects.

Keywords for Your CV

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