QA Automation Engineer

Air Apps; London; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple hardware ecosystem for work.

Annual Bonus

Health and Life Insurance

Transportation Budget

Relocation support

Pension Fund

Meal allowances

Job summary

Air Apps is seeking a QA Automation Engineer for its Lisbon office to build and maintain automated test frameworks and regression suites. You will work with developers, product managers, and QA teams to enhance test coverage and ensure high-quality web and mobile apps.

We value hands-on automation, strong programming skills in Python/Java/JS/TS, and experience with Selenium, Cypress, Appium or Playwright. Onsite work with relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in test automation development.
• Proficiency with Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or Playwright.
• Strong programming in Python, Java, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Hands-on API testing experience with Postman, REST Assured or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or CircleCI.
• Experience with Git and test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr).
• Solid SDLC knowledge and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance/load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
• Experience testing mobile apps (iOS & Android) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Create and run automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and early defect detection.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues.
• Improve coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Help define quality standards and best practices with cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with new automation tools and testing methodologies.

Skills

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

Playwright

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

API testing

CI/CD

Git

TestRail/Zephyr

Agile methodologies

Performance testing

Mobile testing (iOS/Android)

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Job description

About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger – and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 – and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco – we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide. Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe. Join us on this journey to redefine resource management – and change lives along the way.

The Role

As a QA Automation Engineer at Air Apps, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining automated test frameworks and regression test suites to ensure our applications meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to implement automated testing strategies, increase test coverage, and optimize testing efficiency. Your contributions will directly impact the stability, performance, and reliability of our applications across web and mobile platforms.

• This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability of features and early defect detection.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues to development teams.
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Around 3+ years of experience in test automation development.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Playwright).
• Strong experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr).
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
• Experience testing mobile applications (iOS & Android) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

What benefits are we offering?

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus
• Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
• Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
• Childcare support.
• Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
• Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
• Meals 100% free at the hub.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.