QA Automation Tester

Conkord; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible benefits through Coverflex

Employee referral program

Career development opportunities

Training platforms

Job summary

CONKORD is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer for Lisbon or Porto to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of software applications. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions, implement test strategies, and collaborate with development and QA teams to deliver high-quality software in an international environment.

The role emphasizes improving testing processes, increasing automation coverage, and promoting best practices while contributing to global

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in QA automation.
• Experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Hands-on with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or WebdriverIO.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Knowledge of functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Git and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with Jira and test management platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work autonomously.
• Fluent English.
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter/k6) and Docker/Kubernetes plus cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications and software systems.
• Implement and execute automated functional, regression, and integration tests.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using modern testing tools and programming languages.
• Perform API testing and automate API validation processes.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to define test strategies and quality standards.
• Identify, document, track, and report software defects.
• Analyse test results, troubleshoot failures, and identify potential quality issues.
• Ensure test coverage, reliability, and maintainability of automation solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving automation frameworks and testing practices.
• Support Agile development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Promote quality engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

QA Automation

Automation Frameworks

CI/CD

API Testing

Jira

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Fluent English

Performance Testing

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

WebdriverIO

Postman

REST Assured

Job description

AtCONKORD(formerly the RIT Group), we don’t just implement technology; we engineer the future. By unifying the specialized expertise of Readiness IT, Ritain.io, Latitudde, and Red IT, we have emerged as a global high-tech powerhouse driven by AI and technical excellence.

Why build your career at CONKORD?

The Best of Both Worlds:Benefit from the stability of a20-year legacyin the Telco industry combined with the fast-paced energy of anAI-driven innovationhub.

Global Impact:Join a certified team of 500+ professionalsdelivering high-impact digital projects across 30+ countries.

Proven Success:Be part of a track record that includes over 2,000 successfully delivered projectsfor some of the world’s most demanding industries.

Technical Elite:Work alongside experts who value deep domain knowledge and "Technical Excellence" as a standard, not just a goal.

Under our motto,“Creating your Tomorrow,”we provide the environment, the tools, and the global scale to turn your expertise into world-changing solutions.

Job Description

QA Automation Engineer – Lisbon or Porto

At CONKORD, formerly the RIT Group, we don’t just implement technology — we help shape what comes next.

By bringing together the expertise of Readiness IT, Ritain.io, Latitudde, and Red IT, CONKORD combines more than 500 professionals across multiple countries, bringing together expertise in AI, Digital Transformation, and Technology Services.

We deliver technology solutions and high-impact projects for clients across different industries, supporting organizations in accelerating their digital transformation and responding to increasingly complex business and technology challenges.

Under our motto, “Creating your Tomorrow”, we believe sustainable growth starts with people. That is why we are building teams that combine talent, ambition, collaboration, continuous learning, and a strong focus on delivering value to our clients.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our team in Lisbon and contribute to ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions, implementing test strategies, and working closely with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

You will play an important role in improving testing processes, increasing automation coverage, identifying potential issues early in the development lifecycle, and promoting quality engineering best practices.

This is an opportunity for a technically skilled professional with a strong background in test automation who is passionate about quality, technology, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in an international environment.

Requirements

Your Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications and software systems;
• Implement and execute automated functional, regression, and integration tests;
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using modern testing tools and programming languages;
• Perform API testing and automate API validation processes;
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery;
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to define test strategies and quality standards;
• Identify, document, track, and report software defects;
• Analyse test results, troubleshoot failures, and identify potential quality issues;
• Ensure test coverage, reliability, and maintainability of automation solutions;
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving automation frameworks and testing practices;
• Support Agile development teams throughout the software development lifecycle;
• Promote quality engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 4 years of professional experience in QA Automation or Software Test Automation;
• Strong experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks;
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or WebdriverIO;
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar;
• Knowledge of functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing;
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline integration, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps;
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git;
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban;
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, test planning, and defect management;
• Experience working with tools such as Jira and test management platforms;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills;
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in an international environment;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken;
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is considered a plus.

Work Model

• Lisbon or Porto based role;
• Primarily office-based, with up to three remote working days per week.

What We Offer

• Integration into an international and growing technology company;
• Opportunity to work with global clients and multicultural teams;
• Participation in challenging technology projects;
• Career development opportunities within an international organization;
• Continuous learning and professional development initiatives;
• Access to learning platforms and development resources;
• Health and wellbeing initiatives;
• Flexible benefits through Coverflex;
• Health insurance;
• Employee referral program;
• Competitive compensation package.

Why CONKORD?

At CONKORD, we believe that business growth and technology transformation start with people.

You will have the opportunity to work on impactful technology projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, develop your technical expertise, and contribute to innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their business goals.

If you are passionate about test automation, enjoy improving software quality through technology, and are looking for an environment where you can take ownership, grow professionally, and make a visible impact, we would like to hear from you.