QA Automation Tester (QAE) (HYBRID @Porto)

KCS IT; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid at Porto

Full Remote projects

Onsite team presence

Training programs

Job summary

KCS IT is seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join our Porto hybrid team. The role focuses on quality assurance, test automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.

You will leverage Java, Cypress, and Playwright to implement automated tests, participate in CI/CD, and contribute to test strategy across projects. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, or Test Automation.
• Strong programming skills in Java, particularly for test automation purposes.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress and Playwright for automated testing.
• Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, testing methodologies, and software quality principles.
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools and integrating automated tests into delivery pipelines.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good command of English.

Skills

Java

Cypress

Playwright

Test automation

Git

CI/CD

Agile Scrum

Functional testing

Regression testing

End-to-end testing

English

Tools

Postman

Rest Assured

SQL

Docker

Jira

Job description

We’re looking for the special, unique and amazing YOU!

@KCS IT, we look for the ones that stands out, for those that always wants to be better and fight for it, and for those who has the same values that we do: dedication, energy, integrity, transparency, flexibility, trust, honesty, hard work, proactivity, team work.

At KCS we stand for equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for everyone! We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability or any factor other than merit. All applications with skills for the position are welcome!

We are looking for an Amazing: QAE

Seniority: 5+ years

Type of position: Hybrid at Porto

The amazing you, will have:

• 5+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, or Test Automation.
• Strong programming skills in Java, particularly for test automation purposes.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress and Playwright for automated testing.
• Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, testing methodologies, and software quality principles.
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools and integrating automated tests into delivery pipelines.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good command of English.

To turn yourself from amazing to unique, you’ll have (plus):

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or Rest Assured.
• Familiarity with SQL and database validation.
• Experience with performance testing tools.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerized testing environments.
• Experience with test management and defect-tracking tools such as Jira.
• Experience designing or improving test automation frameworks from scratch.

Why should you become part of our family?

• You can develop a career that fits you: your career development is personalized, taking in consideration your needs and goals from a short to long term
• Interesting Challenges Ahead: you can work for several clients from different sectors of activity
• Free training programs: Our training and certification programs in languages, tech, behavior and business will help you to reach your full potential faster
• International projects in Benelux: you can gain international experience in Benelux and balance a new way of living with work
• Type of projects (depending on the project you might find one of this types of projects):
• In hybrid Systems: Is important to balance work with socialization, that’s why a hybrid system works for us and for you
• Full Remote projects: If you want to work while you enjoy the comfort of your home
• Full Onsite projects: if you prefer the company of your colleagues!
• Take care of your well-being: Enjoy our free nutrition, psychologist, general medicine appointments and our yoga and personal training days... all remote!

Who are we?

• Founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, KCS IT is a consulting company in the field of Information Technology and Services, focused on creating value for our clients through three main areas: Consulting, Outsourcing, Innovation and Training. Our commitment to talent development is unmistakable in the recent opening of the Porto, Leiria and Azores hubs, which aims to develop technology for the national and international market. Since 2018 we have been elected one of the 10 major companies in the Index of Excellence, an initiative that aims to reward organizations that invest most in the development and satisfaction of their employees.