QA Automation Engineer
Decskill • Portugal
Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (mid-level), with mentoring responsibilities.
Stack/tools: Java or Python; Cucumber; Selenium; API testing with automation; CI/CD; Azure DevOps; performance testing.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Instill a quality-driven mindset across the team.
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Ramp up and technically mentor other QA members.
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Develop/analyze test scenarios, apply critical thinking and troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.
Must-have skills
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3+ years in Quality Assurance.
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Strong QA methodologies, processes, and testing approaches.
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API testing with automation; Java or Python proficiency.
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Solid experience with Cucumber and Selenium; CI/CD with Azure DevOps.
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Performance testing knowledge; ability to write high-quality test plans, cases, and bugs.
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Excellent English communication.
Nice-to-haves
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Additional scripting languages or testing tools.
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Experience in coaching/leading QA teams beyond core duties.
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Location & work type: Leiria or Porto, Portugal. On-site or hybrid work arrangement (local presence expected).
Full Description
Decskill is 100% Portuguese technological company, founded in 2014, and we currently have more than 500 employees. Decskill operates in both national and international markets, with offices in Lisbon, Oporto and Madrid, capable to provide services to any location in the national territory.
DECSKILL operates in 3 major areas: DECSKILL TALENT, through which we provide our client with an extension of the IT teams in technological aspects; DECKSILL BOOST, through which we provide our client with software development models that allow us to increase capacity and optimize Time-to-Market, where we create and manage teams that deliver according to their needs, at the desired speed; DECKSILL CONNECT through which we provide our client with consulting services, implementation and management of information technology infrastructures.
From our practice, results value creation for our clients, either through the delivery of qualified and value-added services, or through highly qualified and motivated professionals, as well as through the technological solutions that enable us to operate and transform our clients' businesses.
We are searching for a QA Automation Engineer to work in Leiria or Porto
Mission: In this role, you will work closely with people across engineering, product and support to help deliver an amazing experience using the best technologies available. We look after someone who has the ability to think about smarter ways to improve our offering, with a hands-on mentality. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys a challenge, and thrives in a small, fast-paced environment. Problem solving is a must, as well as ability to work under strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for instilling a Quality driven mindset into the Team;
- Ramp up a team having an ability to up-skill and technically mentor other QA members;
- Be a self-organized player with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and develop and analyze test scenarios, apply critical thinking, and apply troubleshooting skills.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer;
- Excellent knowledge of QA methodologies and processes;
- Understanding of various testing approaches and practices in order to design the overall testing methodology;
- Experience testing APIs using automation tools;
- Experience with Java or Python;
- Solid experience with Cucumber and Selenium.
- Familiarity with CI and CD and Azure Devops.
- Performance Testing knowledge;
- Ability to write excellent quality test plans, test cases and bugs;
- Excellent communication skills in English;
If you’re interested in this job, please send your CV in English to career@decskill.com with reference “CA/QAEngineer”.
Thank You! 😊
Decskill is committed to equality and non-discrimination with all our talents. We recruit and promote talent, based on diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality or any other form of discrimination incompatible with the dignity of the human being.