Test Automation Engineer | Test Architect

KCS IT; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Lisbon

Global projects

Free training programs

Well-being programs

Job summary

KCS IT is seeking an Amazing Test Automation Engineer / Test Architect in Lisbon, Portugal. The role requires 8+ years of experience, a strong background in software development and architecture, and mastery of test automation frameworks.

This hybrid position in Lisbon offers diverse client projects, mentoring, and advanced automation responsibilities. The successful candidate will design and implement test automation architectures, drive CI/CD integration, and collaborate with developers and QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related subject.
• 8+ years of experience in software development and software architecture.

Skills

Cypress

Playwright

Selenium

Test automation architectures

Front-end test automation

End-to-end test automation

API testing

Load testing

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Mentoring

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / statistics / mathematics / related subject

Tools

Job description

We’re looking for the special, unique and amazing YOU!

@ KCS IT, we look for the ones that stands out, for those that always wants to be better and fight for it, and for those who has the same values that we do: dedication, energy, integrity, transparency, flexibility, trust, honesty, hard work, proactivity, team work.

At KCS we stand for equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for everyone! We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability or any factor other than merit. All applications with skills for the position are welcome!

We are looking for an Amazing: Test Automation Engineer | Test Architect

Seniority: 8+ years

Location : Hybrid - Lisbon

Skills Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related subject,


• 8+ years of experience:


• Previous experience in Software Development and Software Architecture;


• Strong experience designing test automation architectures and frameworks;


• Hands‑on expertise with Cypress, Playwright and/or Selenium;


• Strong experience with front‑end and end‑to‑end test automation;


• Experience with API testing tools and strategies;


• Knowledge of load and performance testing;


• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions;


• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD processes;


• Ability to define testing standards, frameworks and best practices;


• Experience mentoring and enabling Developers and Quality Engineers;


• Strong communication and coaching skills;


• Fluency in English


• The candidate has to be in Portugal - hybrid position

Why should you become part of our family?

• You can develop a career that fits you: your career development is personalized, taking in consideration your needs and goals from a short to long term


• Interesting Challenges Ahead: you can work for several clients from different sectors of activity


• Free training programs: Our training and certification programs in languages, tech, behavior and business will help you to reach your full potential faster


• International projects in Benelux: you can gain international experience in Benelux and balance a new way of living with work


• Type of projects (depending on the project you might find one of this types of projects):


• In hybrid Systems: Is important to balance work with socialization, that´s why a hybrid system works for us and for you


• Full Remote projects: If you want to work while you enjoy the comfort of your home


• Full Onsite projects: if you prefere the company of your colleagues!


• Take care of your well-being: Enjoy our free nutrition, psicologist, general medicine appointments and our yoga and personal training days… all remote!

Who are we?

Founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, KCS IT is a consulting company in the field of Information Technology and Services, focused on creating value for our clients through three main areas: Consulting, Outsourcing, Inovation and Training. Our commitment to talent development is unmistakable in the recent opening of the Porto, Leiria and Azores hubs, which aims to develop technology for the national and international market. Since 2018 we have been elected one of the 10 major companies in the “Index of Excellence”, an initiative that aims to reward organizations that invest most in the development and satisfaction of their employees.We believe transparency, trust and integrity are the pillars of any business and relationship and that is what we promise our clients and employees who join our company KCS IT.

Here, you can be totally sure about this: we value each person that joins us. We welcome everyone as part of this family and we do everything we can so that we can learn and grow together.