QA Automation Engineer — Test, Quality & SDLC Expert

Devoteam Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam Portugal is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to design and execute test plans for software applications. You will develop automated test scripts and perform both manual and automated testing across multiple platforms, ensuring robust QA across the SDLC.

You will collaborate with developers and product managers, analyze defects, and monitor QA metrics while maintaining thorough test documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and test automation with a strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript for test automation script development.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Robot Framework, PyTest, Playwright,TestNG, JUnit, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of API testing tools and techniques.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, or similar).
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance processes.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly and concisely
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for software applications, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard testing frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and consistency.
• Perform manual and automated testing across multiple platforms and environments, including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Analyze and document software defects with clear, detailed descriptions, including steps to reproduce, expected results, and actual results.
• Collaborate with software developers and product managers to understand requirements, clarify specifications, and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor and report on test execution progress, test coverage metrics, and quality assurance performance indicators.
• Maintain organized test documentation, test data, and test environments to support efficient testing operations.
• Stay current with emerging testing tools, methodologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve QA processes.

Skills

Test automation

Manual testing

QA processes

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Robot Framework

PyTest

Playwright

TestNG

JUnit

Git

Job description

Devoteam Portugal is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to design and execute test plans for software applications. You will develop automated test scripts and perform both manual and automated testing across multiple platforms, ensuring robust QA across the SDLC.

You will collaborate with developers and product managers, analyze defects, and monitor QA metrics while maintaining thorough test documentation.