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Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

AFFINITY Lisbon, Portugal

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Posted Feb 24, 2026Apply by Mar 26, 2026

Role & seniority: Test Automation Engineer (senior/experienced) focused on automated testing in Trade Finance.

Stack/tools

  • Java (backend) and SQL

  • Automation: Selenium (required); Cucumber, UiPath (nice-to-have)

  • Version Control: Git; Scripting: Shell (nice-to-have)

  • DevOps/Deployment: XL Deploy, XL Release (nice-to-have); CI/CD concepts

  • Domain: Banking/Trade Finance (Back Office processes)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated non-regression tests; simulate inputs and compare results to improve reliability

  • Automate user mass actions to reduce manual workload; support incident management and maintenance activities

  • Collaborate in agile squads; contribute to test strategies and integration with CI/CD and release processes

Must-have skills

  • Strong communication, autonomy, adaptability, proactive mindset

  • Experience with Selenium; Java backend focus; SQL for data validation

  • Git proficiency; English proficiency (B2+/C1)

  • Interest/experience in banking domain, particularly Trade Finance

Nice-to-haves

  • Cucumber, UiPath or similar automation frameworks

  • Shell scripting; XL Deploy/XL Release or equivalent deployment tools

  • Experience in large enterprise environments

Location & work type

  • Based in Portugal with offices in Lisbon, Porto, Óbidos

  • Open to on-site, remote or hybrid working arrangements; projects across 20+ countries

Note: Company emphasizes professional growth, traini

Full Description

A Job? Or a Lifetime Experience? Start Yours Here!

Our mission is to be a meaningful part of our people's careers. As we grow, so does our determination to offer the best experience to our employees and clients — and that’s exactly what drives us. We are a Portuguese technology consulting company with offices in Lisbon, Porto and Óbidos, and representations in Brazil and Tunisia. We have over 12 years of market expertise, and today we are a universe of around 400 people working on-site, remotely or in hybrid mode in projects across 20+ countries.

We believe that great people make successful companies, and that’s why we stand for the appreciation, recognition and growth of our professionals.

We don’t want to be just another line on your CV — we want you to live a Lifetime Experience with us. We invest in training and certifications that confirm your real progression, in promoting a healthy work-life balance, and in offering benefits that impact your personal life and career.

#welcometoyourfuture

The amazing you will have

Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, autonomy, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. Ability to collaborate within agile squads, quickly understand functional needs in Trade Finance, and efficiently manage incidents and maintenance activities.

Test Automation Expertise: Solid experience in automated non-regression testing, including simulation of inputs and comparison mechanisms to improve test reliability and efficiency. Proven ability to automate user mass actions to reduce manual workload and increase productivity.

Programming Skills: Strong experience with Java (back-end focus) and good SQL knowledge for data validation and test scenarios. Comfortable working in large enterprise environments.

Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with Selenium is required. Familiarity with additional automation frameworks such as Cucumber, UiPath, or similar tools is highly valued.

Version Control & Scripting: Practical experience with Git for source control. Knowledge of Shell scripting is a plus for automation and operational tasks.

DevOps & Deployment: Exposure to XL Deploy and XL Release or similar deployment tools is appreciated, supporting CI/CD and release management practices.

Domain Knowledge: Functional interest or experience in the banking sector, particularly Trade Finance (Credits, Documentary Collections, International Guarantees), with the ability to support Back Office processes.

Language: English proficiency at B2+/C1 level.

Being Affinity

  • #Affinity – Creating close and empathetic relationships with colleagues, clients and candidates (and not just with technologies, languages and platforms). Team spirit and good vibes;

  • #Ambition – Wanting to do more and better. A drive to exceed expectations and evolve personally and professionally;

  • #Action – Energy to make things happen. Showing proactiveness and initiative;

  • #Learning – Willingness to grow individually and collectively and to become an expert in the tech market;

  • #Assertiveness – Transparent and honest communication, always with constructive feedback.

Your #LifetimeExperience

  • Taking part in national and international projects in a company based on personal relationships, simplicity and efficiency, with a disruptive approach to the tech market;

  • Accessing a career and training plan tailored to your performance and interests;

  • Being part of a welcoming, trustworthy, respectful and informal environment;

  • Joining our Affinity Communities (sports, tech, hobbies, etc.) and actively participating in social and environmental responsibility projects;

  • Taking advantage of a range of benefits, partnerships, discounts, events and internal dynamics.

Beyond your professional satisfaction, we want to offer you memorable moments of leisure and connection, worthy of an Affinity experience.

Join the Experience!

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