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Senior QA Automation Engineer

KCS iT • Lisbon, Portugal

hybridfull-time
Posted Sep 18, 2026Apply by Oct 18, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Senior QA Automation Engineer (5+ years)

**Location & work type: ** Lisboa, hybrid (1 day/week onsite). Must be based in Portugal.

**Stack/tools (from listing): **

  • Test automation frameworks (unspecified)

  • CI/CD pipeline integration (tools not specified)

  • API testing and web application testing (tools not specified)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Define test strategy and QA processes

  • Build/maintain automated test suites across functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end scopes

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD delivery pipelines; ensure quality across APIs and web apps

**Must-have skills: **

  • 5+ years in Software Testing / QA

  • Strong experience with QA/test strategy and QA processes

  • Solid test automation framework experience

  • Experience with functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing

  • CI/CD experience for automated test execution in pipelines

  • Good knowledge of API testing and web application testing

  • Ability to mentor/guide other testers

  • English proficiency

**Nice-to-haves: **

  • Not explicitly stated in the text (none mentioned).

Full Description

We’re looking for the special, unique and amazing YOU! @ KCS IT, we look for the ones that stands out, for those that always wants to be better and fight for it, and for those who has the same values that we do: dedication, energy, integrity, transparency, flexibility, trust, honesty, hard work, proactivity, team work. At KCS we stand for equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for everyone! We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability or any factor other than merit. All applications with skills for the position are welcome!

We are looking for an Amazing: Senior QA Automation Engineer

Seniority: 5+ years

Location: Hybrid 1x per week - Lisboa

Skills Needed?

Bachelor / Master in Computer Engineering or similar; 5+ years of professional experience in Software Testing / Quality Assurance; Strong experience in test strategy definition and QA processes; Solid experience with test automation and automation frameworks; Experience with functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing; Experience working with CI/CD environments and integrating automated tests into delivery pipelines; Good knowledge of API testing and web application testing; Proven ability to mentor and guide other testers; Good level of English. The candidate has to be in Portugal and open to a hybrid position.

Why should you become part of our family?

You can develop a career that fits you: your career development is personalized, taking in consideration your needs and goals from a short to long term

Interesting Challenges Ahead: you can work for several clients from different sectors of activity

Free training programs: Our training and certification programs in languages, tech, behavior and business will help you to reach your full potential faster

International projects in Benelux: you can gain international experience in Benelux and balance a new way of living with work

Type of projects (depending on the project you might find one of this types of projects)

In hybrid Systems: Is important to balance work with socialization, that´s why a hybrid system works for us and for you

Full Remote projects: If you want to work while you enjoy the comfort of your home

Full Onsite projects: if you prefere the company of your colleagues!

Take care of your well-being: Enjoy our free nutrition, psicologist, general medicine appointments and our yoga and personal training days… all remote!

Who are we? Founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, KCS IT is a consulting company in the field of Information Technology and Services, focused on creating value for our clients through three main areas: Consulting, Outsourcing, Inovation and Training. Our commitment to talent development is unmistakable in the recent opening of the Porto, Leiria and Azores hubs, which aims to develop technology for the national and international market. Since 2018 we have been elected one of the 10 major companies in the “Index of Excellence”, an initiative that aims to reward organizations that invest most in the development and satisfaction of their employees.We believe transparency, trust and integrity are the pillars of any business and relationship and that is what we promise our clients and employees who join our company KCS IT.

Software TestingQuality AssuranceTest Strategy DefinitionTest AutomationAutomation FrameworksFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-end TestingCI/CDAPI TestingWeb Application TestingMentoringEnglish Proficiencymulti-location

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