QA Analyst w/FR
act digital • Portugal
**Role & seniority: ** QA Analyst (Agile delivery team; quality ownership across sprint lifecycle)
**Location & work type: ** Lisbon; on-site/hybrid not specified; Agile/Scrum team participation
**Stack/tools: ** Postman, Swagger, SQL, Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins; automation frameworks: Selenium, Cucumber, Katalon, or Karate
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Design and execute end-to-end testing (functional, regression, integration, UAT) for compliance features
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Perform API testing (Postman/Swagger) and contribute to automated test pipelines
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Manage defects and diagnostics (log/track in Jira/Confluence) and validate backend data integrity using SQL
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Must-have skills:
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Test planning and execution (functional/regression/integration/UAT)
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Strong API testing fundamentals (Postman/Swagger)
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SQL proficiency for data/state validation
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Defect tracking and collaboration in Jira/Confluence
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Basic CI/CD understanding with Git and Jenkins
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English fluent; French at least B2
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Nice-to-haves:
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Experience with test automation frameworks (Cucumber, Selenium, Karate, Katalon)
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Banking IT systems and/or compliance domain experience
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Experience defining acceptance criteria with Scrum teams
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Full Description
Are you passionate about software quality, end-to-end API testing, and delivering robust features in complex environments? Ready to shape quality assurance for mission-critical banking platforms?
At act digital, we are recruiting a QA Analyst to join our client's Agile delivery team supporting international banking and compliance initiatives. In this role, you will take ownership of the testing lifecycle from early sprint definition to final delivery.
🌟 What you will do
Quality Ownership: Drive test design and execution (functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing) for new compliance features.
API Testing & Automation: Write and execute test cases for APIs using Postman/Swagger, and contribute to automated testing pipelines (Selenium, Cucumber, Katalon, or Karate).
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies (Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives) and define clear acceptance criteria for user stories.
Defect Management & Diagnostics: Identify, log, and track defects in Jira/Confluence, collaborating directly with development teams to ensure quick resolution.
Data Validation: Execute SQL queries to validate backend database states and test data integrity.
CI/CD Integration: Work within modern DevOps pipelines using Git and Jenkins.
🎯 What we are looking for
Experience: Proven track record in functional QA, test planning, and API testing.
Technical Stack: Strong experience with API Testing tools (Postman, Swagger), SQL, and test management in Jira/Confluence.
Automation Knowledge: Familiarity with test automation frameworks (Cucumber, Selenium, Karate, Katalon).
CI/CD & DevOps: Basic to intermediate understanding of Git and Jenkins integration.
Domain Knowledge: Experience with Banking IT Systems or Compliance functional areas is a strong plus.
Languages: Fluent in English and French (B2 minimum).
💼 What we offer
- Integration into large-scale, business-critical banking transformation projects.
- Collaborative environment with high visibility and continuous technical growth.
📩 Ready to take software quality to the next level? Apply now or send me a direct message!
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