
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
act digital โข Portugal
**Role & seniority: ** Senior QA Automation Engineer (senior level; strong technical foundation; prior software development background valued)
**Stack/tools: **
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Java (core)
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Test automation frameworks (design/implementation/maintenance)
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Nice-to-haves: Selenium, Cucumber, ALM
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks in Java
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Decide where automation adds value by evaluating risk/benefit and alternative approaches
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Create POCs and establish QA best practices reusable across teams/domains
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Must-have skills:
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Strong Java proficiency
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Solid QA automation and software quality knowledge
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Ability to build automation solutions from scratch
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Strong analytical thinking and communication/negotiation with stakeholders
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Nice-to-haves: Selenium; Cucumber; ALM
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Location & work type: Not specified in provided text
Full Description
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with a strong technical background, ideally someone who started their career in software development and evolved into quality engineering and solution architecture. This professional will play a key role in defining automation strategies, challenging existing solutions, and driving quality excellence across multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks using Java, ensuring scalable and reliable quality processes.
- Evaluate when test automation adds real value, assessing risks, benefits, and alternative approaches to maximize efficiency.
- Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) and establish QA best practices that can be replicated across different teams and domains.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to improve quality maturity, challenge existing solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Java.
- Solid background in QA Automation and software quality practices.
- Experience designing and implementing automation solutions from scratch.
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and negotiation skills.
Nice to Have
- Selenium
- Cucumber
- ALM
Profile
- Senior-level professional with a strong technical foundation.
- Previous experience as a Software Developer is highly valued.
- Pragmatic mindset with the ability to balance quality, business needs, and technical constraints.
- Curious, proactive, and passionate about continuous learning and innovation.