QA Automation Engineer

Hexa Group; Lisboa, Porto; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Mental health support

Continuous learning and certifications

Security training and best practices

Hybrid work model

Childcare vouchers

Team activities

Long-term development

Job summary

Hexa Group seeks a QA Automation Engineer to join a quality engineering team supporting digital insurance solutions. Based in Lisbon or Porto, this hybrid role collaborates with QA engineers to expand automated test coverage and improve software reliability within an Agile environment.

You will design and maintain automated tests using Playwright and Katalon Studio, run in CI with Jenkins, and contribute to test strategy and planning. Proactive knowledge sharing is valued at Hexa Group.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of software testing experience, including at least 3 years in test automation.
• Experience in Agile teams using Scrum.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize activities and assess testing risks.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings and collaborate effectively.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated tests for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Analyze requirements and product backlogs to identify automation opportunities and contribute to test strategy definition.
• Collaborate with functional QA engineers to increase automated test coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Estimate testing activities, establish priorities and contribute to test planning based on quality objectives and delivery risks.
• Develop reusable automated test scripts using appropriate frameworks and programming practices.
• Configure and maintain automated test execution within continuous integration pipelines.
• Identify, document and monitor software defects, ensuring corrective actions are validated through testing.
• Contribute to application validation and user acceptance testing activities.
• Challenge testing assumptions, identify potential quality risks and recommend improvements to test scenarios.
• Share technical knowledge with colleagues and support continuous improvement across the QA team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout Agile development cycles to support reliable software delivery.

Skills

Test automation

Agile/Scrum

English proficiency

Autonomous working

Analytical skills

Education

Higher education in a relevant field

Tools

Playwright

Katalon Studio

Jenkins

Jira

Xray

Gherkin

Confluence

Job description

Join a quality engineering team supporting digital solutions in the insurance sector, with a focus on non-life insurance applications. Based in Lisbon or Porto, this hybrid opportunity involves close collaboration with functional QA engineers to expand automated test coverage, improve software reliability and strengthen quality assurance processes within an Agile environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, develop and maintain automated tests for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Analyze requirements and product backlogs to identify automation opportunities and contribute to test strategy definition.
• Collaborate with functional QA engineers to increase automated test coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Estimate testing activities, establish priorities and contribute to test planning based on quality objectives and delivery risks.
• Develop reusable automated test scripts using appropriate frameworks and programming practices.
• Configure and maintain automated test execution within continuous integration pipelines.
• Identify, document and monitor software defects, ensuring that corrective actions are validated through appropriate testing.
• Contribute to application validation and user acceptance testing activities.
• Challenge testing assumptions, identify potential quality risks and recommend improvements to test scenarios.
• Share technical knowledge with colleagues and support continuous improvement across the QA team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout Agile development cycles to support reliable software delivery.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3 to 6 years of professional experience in software testing, including at least 3 years in test automation.
• Higher education in a relevant field.
• Practical experience in functional testing, automated testing and application validation.
• Experience working in Agile teams using Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize activities and assess testing risks.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings and collaborate effectively.
• Proactive approach to quality improvement, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Test automation using Playwright and Katalon Studio.
• Automated test execution and continuous integration using Jenkins.
• Test management and defect tracking using Jira and Xray.
• Test scenario definition and behavior-driven development using Gherkin.
• Technical documentation and team collaboration using Confluence.
• Functional and non-functional software testing.
• Automated regression testing and test coverage optimization.
• Test planning, test execution and defect lifecycle management.
• Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum.
• Application validation and user acceptance testing.

NICE TO HAVE

• Working knowledge of French.
• Experience providing technical guidance and sharing test automation practices with other QA engineers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Private health insurance from your first day, with no waiting periods and optional family extension.
• Free and confidential psychological support through our mental health partnership, including professional assistance and well-being resources.
• Continuous learning opportunities, professional training and support for certifications.
• Opportunities to strengthen expertise in software quality management, information security and cybersecurity best practices.
• Flexibility aligned with the hybrid working model and project requirements.
• Childcare vouchers and practical initiatives supporting work-life balance.
• Team activities, shared experiences and opportunities to connect with the wider Hexa community.
• A professional environment that values individual contribution, collaboration and long-term development.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

At Hexa, we promote equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment where different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are respected. In alignment with the principles of the Portuguese Diversity Charter, we are committed to fair recruitment practices and to creating opportunities based on skills, potential and professional contribution.

HEXA LIFE

At Hexa, we are all Builders.

Every Builder contributes to developing reliable solutions, meaningful projects and strong professional relationships. Our culture is grounded in three principles: Honesty, Mutual Support and Agility.

We value transparent communication, shared knowledge and the ability to adapt to new challenges. Whether working alongside colleagues or contributing to a client team, you are part of a connected community where individual expertise strengthens collective results.