Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer - Europe

Jobgether; Portugal; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Remote-friendly and flexible working arrangements

Collaborative and supportive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic startup in Europe is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure high-quality web applications. The role involves conducting manual testing, collaborating with teams, and maintaining testing standards. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience, strong UI and API testing skills, and be familiar with tools like JIRA. This position includes a competitive compensation package and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in manual testing, ideally focused on web applications.
• Strong knowledge of UI testing and API testing practices.
• Proven ability to write detailed bug reports and manage issue lifecycles effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual testing of web applications, identifying and tracking software issues.
• Perform UI and cross-browser testing to ensure consistency.
• Execute API testing to validate backend reliability.

Skills

Manual testing

UI testing

API testing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer - Europe. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of PadSplit. We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer in Europe.

As a QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality web applications that provide seamless user experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues, improve processes, and maintain high testing standards throughout the development lifecycle. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to impactful projects in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. With your expertise in manual testing, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate, you will help drive continuous improvements and support product reliability at scale.

Accountabilities

• Conduct manual testing of web applications, identifying, documenting, and tracking software issues
• Perform UI and cross-browser testing to ensure consistency and usability across devices
• Execute API testing to validate backend reliability, performance, and functionality
• Create, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, bug reports, and documentation using tools such as JIRA and TestRail
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to uphold rigorous quality standards
• Conduct regression testing before releases and integrate testing within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
• Continuously evaluate and enhance testing methodologies, tools, and processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in manual testing, ideally focused on web applications
• Strong knowledge of UI testing and API testing practices
• Proven ability to write detailed bug reports and manage issue lifecycles effectively
• Experience with JIRA for bug tracking and TestRail (or similar) for test case management
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and experience working in CI/CD environments
• Familiarity with JavaScript automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright) is an advantage
• Strong English communication skills, with at least B2 level proficiency
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environments

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Remote-friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Collaborative and supportive work culture
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in a high-growth environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities