Qae Architect

KCS IT; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KCS IT in Lisbon is seeking a Senior QAE Architect to lead quality assurance across complex projects. You will design and maintain test architectures, implement automation with Cypress, Playwright and Selenium, and drive API testing within CI/CD pipelines.

You should have a bachelor's degree in a related field, 7+ years of experience, fluent English, and the ability to work hybrid in Portugal. Join a diverse team that values dedication, energy, transparency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, SE, IT or related field.
• Proven QA engineering and test automation experience.
• Proven architect experience designing/test architectures.
• Hands-on with Cypress, Playwright and Selenium.
• Experience with API testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using GitHub Actions to automate testing workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Hybrid work in Lisbon, Portugal.

Skills

QA Engineering

Test Automation

Architecture Design

API Testing

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python/Java

English Fluency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Selenium

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 Architect

Seniority: Senior-level(7+ years)

Type of position: Hybrid in Lisbon. The candidate has to be already in Portugal!

The amazing you, will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance Engineering and test automation.
• Proven experience designing architecture.
• Experience designing or maintaining test automation architectures and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress, Playwright, and Selenium.
• Experience with API testing, including validating endpoints, responses, and integrations.
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
• Experience using GitHub Actions to automate testing workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model.
• Nice to have experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages used in test automation, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java.
• Mandatory -experience as architect.
• Mandatory - fluent English, both written and spoken.

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 prefere the company of your colleagues!
• Take care of your well-being: Enjoy our free nutrition, psychology, 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, Inovation 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.

At KCS IT we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees!

We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability or any factor other than merit.

All applications with skills for the role are welcome!