
Junior QA Engineer
InnoTech • Lisbon, Portugal
Role & seniority: Junior QA Engineer (requires more than 4 years of QA experience with test automation)
Stack/tools: Java or Kotlin; modern test automation frameworks; API testing; CI/CD environments; debugging distributed systems; observability/production monitoring (nice to have)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, implement, and maintain automated test solutions for complex backend/platform systems
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Build and execute robust API tests (schemas, error handling, retries, timeouts)
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Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support release confidence; investigate issues in distributed systems
Must-have skills
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4+ years in Quality Assurance with strong test automation
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Proficiency in Java or Kotlin
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API testing and debugging for backend/service-based architectures
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Experience with CI/CD and pipeline stability
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CPLP nationality or EU work permit required
Nice-to-haves
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BSc/MSc in CS/Engineering/IT or related field
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Experience with contract testing, service virtualization, or distributed systems testing strategies
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Familiarity with observability tools and production quality monitoring
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Background in automotive/embedded/infotainment; platform-scale, high-reliability systems
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Location & work type: Not specified; EU work permit required; CPLP nationality or EU permit.
Full Description
A Company you will be happy to grow with!;
At InnoTech, it´s all about connecting people with business through technology;
We care about you, your happiness, and your well-being;
We seek people who want to learn and further improve their skills with us – growth is part of our DNA, and that’s why we’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and to be among the Top 50 Best Workplaces in Portugal!;
For us, sustainability is not just a word;
Integrity and social responsibility lead our behavior;
We dare to be different, ambitious, dream big, and deliver value like no other!;
You will have the opportunity to work with top-level partners in the banking area, insurance, retail, telecommunications, financial services, and so much more!;
We are 180+ InnoTechers, and we want your talent as a Junior QA Engineer.
Your Mission Will Be
Design, implement, and maintain automated test solutions to ensure quality across complex backend and platform systems; Build and execute robust API tests, validating schemas, error handling, retries, and timeouts; Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, improving reliability, reporting, and release confidence; Investigate and troubleshoot issues in distributed systems using logs, traces, and metrics; Collaborate closely with development and platform teams to strengthen overall quality practices.
You Will Need
More than 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong emphasis on test automation; Solid hands-on experience with Java or Kotlin and modern automation frameworks; Proven background in API testing and debugging complex backend or service-based architectures; Experience working with CI/CD environments and contributing to pipeline stability; CPLP nationality or an EU work permit is required to facilitate employment.
Would Be Awesome If You Have
BSc or MSc in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields; Experience with contract testing, service virtualization, or test strategies for distributed systems; Familiarity with observability tools and quality monitoring in production environments; Background in automotive, embedded, or infotainment systems; Exposure to platform-scale systems with high reliability requirements.
With Us You Can Be a
TechThinker – people who want to re-imagine technology with us; TechSolver – strategic, resilient, and a little bit of a puzzle lover; InnoMinder – inhale innovation, exhale digital transformation; InnoTecher – no words needed. Just happiness, talent, and all the above!.
Are you convinced? Come see it for yourself.
Join our Top-Notch Team!
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