Senior QA Automation Engineer

SYVANTECH; Sintra; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Portugal is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their team. You will design and maintain advanced automated testing solutions, working closely with development and operations teams to ensure high-quality releases. Candidates should have expertise in Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, Java, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. A passion for automation and collaboration in a dynamic environment is essential. Fluent English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Senior QA Automation Engineer.
• Expertise with Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, Java.
• Experience with RMI services, backend testing, and REST APIs.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and experience with Oracle.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s).
• Experience with tools such as UFT, Cucumber, Playwright, Jira, Xray.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery models.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced automated test suites.
• Work with Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, Java, and other automation tools.
• Test backend services, including REST APIs and RMI services.
• Validate data using SQL and work with Oracle databases.
• Support and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
• Contribute to testing strategies across functional, performance, and mobile testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Work with Kubernetes for containerized testing environments.
• Ensure high-quality documentation, traceability, and defect lifecycle management.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to improve automation practices.

Skills

Robot Framework

Selenium

Python

Java

SQL

Oracle

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Kubernetes (K8s)

UFT

Cucumber

Playwright

Jira

Xray

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Overview

At Syvantech, we believe technology only makes sense when it delivers real business value. We work as true partners to our clients, promoting simple interactions, efficient processes, and tailored solutions at the right level of complexity.

We are currently looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our team of passionate professionals and work in high‑complexity environments focused on automation, quality engineering, and continuous delivery.

Your role

As part of our team, you will lead and contribute to the design, development, and optimization of automated testing solutions for complex platforms. You will collaborate closely with development, architecture, and operations teams to ensure high‑quality releases, robust automation frameworks, and efficient CI/CD integration.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced automated test suites
• Work with Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, Java, and other automation tools
• Test backend services, including REST APIs and RMI services
• Validate data using SQL and work with Oracle databases
• Support and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
• Contribute to testing strategies across functional, performance, and mobile testing
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Work with Kubernetes (K8s) for containerized testing environments
• Ensure high‑quality documentation, traceability, and defect lifecycle management
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to improve automation practices

What we are looking for

• Strong experience as a Senior QA Automation Engineer
• Expertise with Robot Framework, Selenium, Python, Java
• Experience with RMI services, backend testing, and REST APIs
• Solid knowledge of SQL and experience with Oracle
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s)
• Experience with tools such as UFT, Cucumber, Playwright, Jira, Xray
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery models
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Fluent English is mandatory

Why you’ll enjoy working with us

• You are passionate about automation and delivering high‑quality engineering solutions
• You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and improving frameworks
• You value collaboration and cross‑functional teamwork
• You bring seniority, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset
• You want to work in a modern environment with strong engineering culture