Test Automation Engineer QA Lead (Hybrid)

TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER / QA LEAD (HYBRID LISBON)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Paço deArcos Lisbon Portugal

Only candidates already basedin Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid (3days/week on-site)

Language Requirements:English: Fluent (B2 minimum) Portuguese: Required

Seniority: Senior (6years)

Sector: Aviation

Instructions: Please send yourCV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match therequirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chancesof success

Your Mission

You will take ownership of automated testing strategieslead QA initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality scalablesoftware by integrating automation into modern CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation

• Design and develop automated tests using Playwright or other frameworks
• Cover both frontend and backend components
• Ensure scalability and maintainability of test suites

API & IntegrationTesting

• Validate API endpoints and integrations
• Perform end-to-end and integration testing across platform components

CI/CD & Continuous Testing

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Configure automated execution for real-time feedback
• Analyze failures and ensure rapid resolution

Quality Assurance &Leadership

• Define and promote testing strategies and best practices
• Participate in code reviews focusing on testability and coverage
• Collaborate closely with development teams to embed quality-first mindset
• Provide technical leadership when needed

Documentation &Reporting

• Maintain test plans test cases and documentation
• Produce reports and metrics to track quality and performance
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Test Automation & QA Leadership
• Proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with:
• Playwright
• Selenium / Robot Framework
• Solid knowledge of:
• API Testing & Integration Testing
• CI/CD pipelines
• Version control systems (Git)
• Experience with:
• Docker & Kubernetes (containerization)

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in automation software development and QA leadership

Nice to Have

• ISTQB or similar certification
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why Join

• Work on a high-impact real-world product (APIS)
• Lead and shape automation and QA practices
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment
• Grow into a technical leadership role

Keywords

Test Automation QA Lead Playwright Selenium RobotFramework Python API Testing CI/CD Continuous Integration DockerKubernetes Git Software Testing Quality Assurance Lisbon Jobs Hybrid Work

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