QA Analyst w/FR

act digital; Portugal; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

act digital is seeking a QA Analyst to join our client’s Agile delivery team supporting international banking and compliance initiatives. You will own the testing lifecycle from sprint planning to delivery.

You will design and execute tests for APIs, validate data with SQL, and collaborate with developers in a modern DevOps environment using Git and Jenkins. Fluent English and French are required for this role based in Portugal.

Qualifications

• Experience in functional QA, test planning, and API testing.
• Proficient with API testing tools such as Postman and Swagger.
• Experience in SQL data validation and back-end testing.
• Familiar with Jira/Confluence for defect tracking.
• Strong English and French language skills (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Drive test design and execution for compliance features.
• Write and execute API tests using Postman/Swagger.
• Contribute to automated testing pipelines (Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, Katalon).
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and define acceptance criteria.
• Log and track defects in Jira/Confluence.
• Validate backend data with SQL queries.
• Work in CI/CD pipelines using Git and Jenkins.

Skills

API Testing

SQL

Test Automation

Jira/Confluence

Git/Jenkins

Quality Assurance

English & French

Tools

Postman

Swagger

Selenium

Cucumber

Katalon

Karate

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Are you passionate about software quality, end-to-end API testing, and delivering robust features in complex environments? Ready to shape quality assurance for mission-critical banking platforms?

At act digital, we are recruiting a QA Analyst to join our client's Agile delivery team supporting international banking and compliance initiatives. In this role, you will take ownership of the testing lifecycle from early sprint definition to final delivery.

What you will do:

• Quality Ownership: Drive test design and execution (functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing) for new compliance features.
• API Testing & Automation: Write and execute test cases for APIs using Postman/Swagger, and contribute to automated testing pipelines (Selenium, Cucumber, Katalon, or Karate).
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies (Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives) and define clear acceptance criteria for user stories.
• Defect Management & Diagnostics: Identify, log, and track defects in Jira/Confluence, collaborating directly with development teams to ensure quick resolution.
• Data Validation: Execute SQL queries to validate backend database states and test data integrity.
• CI/CD Integration: Work within modern DevOps pipelines using Git and Jenkins.

What we are looking for:

• Experience: Proven track record in functional QA, test planning, and API testing.
• Technical Stack: Strong experience with API Testing tools (Postman, Swagger), SQL, and test management in Jira/Confluence.
• Automation Knowledge: Familiarity with test automation frameworks (Cucumber, Selenium, Karate, Katalon).
• CI/CD & DevOps: Basic to intermediate understanding of Git and Jenkins integration.
• Domain Knowledge: Experience with Banking IT Systems or Compliance functional areas is a strong plus.
• Languages: Fluent in English and French (B2 minimum).

What we offer:

• Integration into large-scale, business-critical banking transformation projects.
• Collaborative environment with high visibility and continuous technical growth.

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