Mid-Level QA Engineer (Manual Testing)

powertalent; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerTalent is looking for a Mid-Level QA Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal, to strengthen our client QA team with hands-on manual testing ensuring software quality and risk mitigation throughout the testing lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented and capable of independently investigating issues, prioritizing quality risks and communicating findings effectively. This is a hybrid role with mandatory office attendance on Mondays and Tuesdays in Lisbon.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of QA experience.
• Hands-on manual testing experience.
• Experience with exploratory testing and risk-based testing.
• Strong analytical, investigative and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently identify, prioritize and communicate quality risks.
• Clear and structured bug reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing to identify defects and ensure software quality.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover edge cases.
• Apply risk-based testing approaches to prioritize testing activities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues, documenting bugs clearly and accurately.
• Identify, assess and communicate quality risks.
• Apply basic API and client-server knowledge when investigating software behavior.

Skills

Manual testing

Exploratory testing

Risk-based testing

Bug reporting

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

PowerTalent stands out for its customized talent solutions. As specialists in recruitment and selection, we streamline complex processes and find the best professionals worldwide.

We offer recruitment, outsourcing, and hybrid solutions, building local, nearshore, or offshore teams according to our clients’ needs.

With PowerTalent, we guarantee complete and efficient solutions, so our clients don’t have to worry about a thing.

PowerTalent stands out for its customized talent solutions. As specialists in recruitment and selection, we streamline complex processes and find the best professionals worldwide.

We offer recruitment, outsourcing, and hybrid solutions, building local, nearshore, or offshore teams according to our clients’ needs.

With PowerTalent, we guarantee complete and efficient solutions, so our clients don’t have to worry about a thing.

About the role:

We are looking for a Mid-Level QA Engineer with solid hands-on experience in manual software testing to help ensure software quality, identify potential issues and minimize risks throughout the testing process.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented and capable of independently investigating issues, prioritizing quality risks and communicating findings effectively.

Requirements

• Ideally 3-5 years of relevant QA experience.
• Hands-on experience in manual software testing.
• Experience with exploratory testing and risk-based testing.
• Strong analytical, investigative and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently identify, prioritize and communicate quality risks.
• Clear and structured bug reporting skills.
• Basic understanding of API and client-server concepts.

Key Responsabilities

• Perform manual testing to identify defects and ensure software quality.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unexpected issues and edge cases.
• Apply risk-based testing approaches to prioritize testing activities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues, documenting bugs clearly and accurately.
• Identify, assess and communicate quality risks.
• Apply basic API and client-server knowledge when investigating software behavior.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in the iGaming industry.
• Experience working in regulated environments.

Work Model

• This is a hybrid position based in Lisbon, Portugal, with mandatory office attendance on Mondays and Tuesdays.