Quality Assurance Engineer

Hexa Consulting; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Mental health support

Professional development

Flexible work

Community events

Job summary

Hexa Consulting in Porto is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for a hybrid role with one on-site day per week. The role blends manual and automated testing, starting with manual focus and a path toward automation.

You will analyze requirements, design test cases, perform tests, document results, and collaborate with dev and product teams, while improving QA processes and delivery reliability.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of QA or software testing experience.
• Experience with manual testing and interest in automation.
• Ability to understand product behavior and identify quality risks.
• Strong communication in English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Analyze product requirements and define test scenarios, test cases and validation criteria.
• Execute manual tests to identify defects, validate functionality and support product quality.
• Document test results, report issues clearly and collaborate with development and product teams on resolution.
• Contribute to the gradual introduction and optimization of automated testing practices.
• Support continuous improvement of quality assurance processes, testing standards and delivery reliability.

Skills

Manual testing

Test case design

Defect reporting

Regression testing

Automation interest

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join a hybrid opportunity in the Porto area, with one on-site day per week. This role combines manual and automated testing, initially with a stronger focus on manual testing and a progressive path toward test automation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Analyze product requirements and define clear test scenarios, test cases and validation criteria.


• Execute manual tests to identify defects, validate functionality and support product quality.


• Document test results, report issues clearly and collaborate with development and product teams on resolution.


• Contribute to the gradual introduction and optimization of automated testing practices.


• Support continuous improvement of quality assurance processes, testing standards and delivery reliability.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3 to 5 years of experience in quality assurance, software testing or similar roles.


• Experience with manual testing and interest in developing stronger test automation capabilities.


• Ability to understand product behavior, analyze functional flows and identify quality risks.


• Good communication skills and professional working proficiency in English, with a minimum B2 level.


• Collaborative, responsible and solution-oriented approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Manual software testing


• Test case design and execution


• Defect reporting and test documentation


• Functional and regression testing


• Basic understanding of automated testing concepts


• Playwright or Cypress, as potential automation tools

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous exposure to test automation frameworks.


• Experience working in product-oriented environments.


• Knowledge of quality management or software quality best practices.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Private health insurance from day one, with no waiting periods and optional family extension.


• Confidential mental health support through TEAM 24, including psychological support, content and live sessions.


• Continuous development and learning opportunities to support long-term professional growth.


• Flexibility whenever the role and context allow it, supporting sustainable balance and performance.


• Community moments, shared milestones and leadership presence when it matters most.


• Opportunities to deepen knowledge in quality management, information security, AI governance or cybersecurity best practices where relevant to the role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hexa is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and align our practices with the principles of the Portuguese Diversity Charter.

HEXA LIFE

At Hexa, every professional is a Builder. We work with honesty, mutual support and agility, creating value through responsible delivery, shared learning and strong professional relationships.