Software Development | Quality Assurance Engineer

Devoteam; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam in Lisbon is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to design, develop and maintain test plans and automate test scripts across software applications. You will collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure quality, document defects with clear steps to reproduce, and drive test coverage and metrics.

Join a diverse team with modern QA practices, stay current with testing tools, and contribute to continuous improvement of software quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for test automation (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks ( Selenium, Cucumber, Robot Framework, PyTest, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit ).
• Strong knowledge of API testing tools and techniques.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail).
• Understanding of SDLC and QA processes.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for software applications.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and consistency.
• Perform manual and automated testing across multiple platforms and environments.
• Analyze and document software defects with clear reproduction steps and results.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to clarify specifications and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor and report on test execution progress, coverage metrics, and QA performance indicators.
• Maintain organized test documentation, data and environments.
• Stay current with emerging testing tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Automation

Programming for test automation

API testing

Version control (Git)

Bug tracking (Jira/TestRail)

SDLC knowledge

English fluency

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Robot Framework

PyTest

Playwright

TestNG

JUnit

Jira

TestRail

Job description

At Devoteam, we believe that technology with strong human values can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People unlocks the future, creating a positive impact on the people and the world around us. We are a global leading player in Digital Transformation for leading organisations across EMEA, with a revenue of €1B. We believe in transforming technology to create value for our clients, partners and employees in a world where technology is developed for people. We are proud of the culture we have built together. We are proud of our people at the service of technology. We are proud of our diverse environment. Because we are #TechforPeople. Join our multidisciplinary team of Cloud experts, Designers, Business consultants, Security experts, Engineers, Developers and other extraordinary talents, spread across more than 20 EMEA countries. Become one of our +10.000 tech and business leaders on cloud, data and cyber security. Let’s fuse creativity with technology together and build innovative solutions that actively change things for the better.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for software applications, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard testing frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and consistency.
• Perform manual and automated testing across multiple platforms and environments, including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Analyze and document software defects with clear, detailed descriptions, including steps to reproduce, expected results, and actual results.
• Collaborate with software developers and product managers to understand requirements, clarify specifications, and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor and report on test execution progress, test coverage metrics, and quality assurance performance indicators.
• Maintain organized test documentation, test data, and test environments to support efficient testing operations.
• Stay current with emerging testing tools, methodologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve QA processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and test automation with a strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript for test automation script development.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Robot Framework, PyTest, Playwright,TestNG, JUnit, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of API testing tools and techniques.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, or similar).
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance processes.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly and concisely.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Additional Information

The Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.