Senior Test Automation Engineer

Alongside; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

International environment

Impactful software projects

Exposure to modern technologies

Collaboration across countries

Resumo da oferta

Alongside is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead testing strategy for a project with a global information solutions leader. You will own API and integration testing, contribute to automation, CI/CD processes and cloud infra, while collaborating with engineers and product managers.

The role requires strong automation experience, cloud knowledge, and fluency in English in a hybrid work setup with 2 days in the office.

Qualificações

• Strong experience in API and integration testing, particularly using SoapUI for functional, load and security testing.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as SoapUI, Selenium, Cucumber, Postman or Insomnia.
• Experience with performance testing, preferably using JMeter.
• Programming or scripting experience with Groovy, Java, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, OpenAPI, GraphQL and microservices architectures.
• Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, using tools such as GitLab or Jenkins.
• Proficiency with Git, build/package tools (Maven, Gradle, NPM) and Bash scripting.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with messaging and queueing systems, such as AWS SQS/SNS or GCP Pub/Sub.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Kubernetes and serverless architectures.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, AWS CDK, Pulumi, Ansible or Helm.
• Experience working in Agile environments, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Strong DevOps mindset and ability to contribute beyond traditional QA responsibilities.
• Fluent English, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement and maintain automated test suites, with a strong focus on APIs and system integrations.
• Perform functional, integration, load and security testing using SoapUI and related testing tools.
• Execute manual testing in areas where automation is not yet implemented.
• Continuously improve test coverage, automation frameworks and QA processes.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to backend, infrastructure and IaC initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and Agile planning.
• Support technical decision-making and mentor colleagues on testing and quality practices.
• Help translate business and product requirements into reliable technical solutions.

Conhecimentos

API testing

Integration testing

Test automation

SoapUI

Selenium

Cucumber

Postman

Insomnia

Performance testing

JMeter

Groovy

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

REST APIs

OpenAPI

GraphQL

Microservices

CI/CD

GitLab

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Gradle

NPM

Bash scripting

Oracle

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

IaC

Terraform

AWS CDK

Pulumi

Ansible

Helm

Agile

Scrum

Kanban

DevOps mindset

Fluent English

Ferramentas

SoapUI

Selenium

Postman

Insomnia

JMeter

GitLab

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Gradle

NPM

Terraform

AWS CDK

Pulumi

Ansible

Helm

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Alongsideis a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.

We are looking for aSenior Test Automation Engineerto join a project with one of our clients, a global leader in professional information solutions and software. Operating across more than 180 countries, the company develops technology-driven solutions for industries includingHealthcare, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, and Legal & Regulatory.

In this role, you will take significant ownership of the testing strategy and execution, with a strong focus on API and integration testing, while also contributing to automation, CI/CD processes and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain automated test suites, with a strong focus on APIs and system integrations;
• Perform functional, integration, load and security testing using SoapUI and related testing tools;
• Execute manual testing in areas where automation is not yet implemented;
• Continuously improve test coverage, automation frameworks and QA processes;
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines;
• Contribute to backend, infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives;
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle;
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and Agile planning;
• Support technical decision-making and mentor colleagues on testing and quality practices;
• Help translate business and product requirements into reliable technical solutions.

• Strong experience in API and integration testing, particularly using SoapUI for functional, load and security testing;
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as SoapUI, Selenium, Cucumber, Postman or Insomnia;
• Experience with performance testing, preferably using JMeter;
• Programming or scripting experience with Groovy, Java, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript;
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, OpenAPI, GraphQL and microservices architectures;
• Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, using tools such as GitLab or Jenkins;
• Proficiency with Git, build/package tools (Maven, Gradle, NPM) and Bash scripting;
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL;
• Familiarity with messaging and queueing systems, such as AWS SQS/SNS or GCP Pub/Sub;
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Kubernetes and serverless architectures;
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, AWS CDK, Pulumi, Ansible or Helm;
• Experience working in Agile environments, such as Scrum or Kanban;
• Strong DevOps mindset and ability to contribute beyond traditional QA responsibilities;
• Fluent English, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Hybrid working model:2 days per week at the office;
• Collaborative and international work environment;
• Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects;
• Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices;
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.