ITDS Portugal

ITDS is a leader in outsourcing IT engineers and works with various web and mobile technologies for over 30 global clients. It has been recognized as one of the 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe for three consecutive years, Great Place to Work, and the Forbes Diamond award in 2023. ITDS currently has more than 600 IT professionals working in Portugal, Poland, and the Netherlands.
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Expert Manual Tester – Manual QA & Test Strategy

On-site

location Lisbon, Porto

date July 28, 2026

Unleash the power of manual testing — ensure flawless quality through strategic, meticulous validation!

Lisbon, Porto — Hybrid work model, with up to 3 remote days per week.

As an Expert Manual Tester, you will be working for our client, a leader in the corporate banking sector within the Group BPCE. The project focuses on developing lease applications, emphasizing manual, exploratory, and risk-based testing approaches to guarantee high-quality deliverables. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape testing excellence and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine overall manual testing strategies, including planning, scope definition, and risk mitigation aligned with business objectives.
  • Design comprehensive manual test cases, scenarios, and user flows covering functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing.
  • Execute manual tests effectively, identifying defects, inconsistencies, and unforeseen scenarios through exploratory testing.
  • Analyze test results, log defects with clarity, and communicate status, quality metrics, and risks to stakeholders.
  • Perform root cause analysis of defects and propose corrective actions to improve testing processes continuously.
  • Serve as a technical QA expert, mentoring team members and promoting best practices in manual testing.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Developers to ensure clarity on requirements and quality expectations, focusing on manual coverage aspects.
  • Participate in reviews to identify potential quality issues early, especially those uncovered through manual validation.

You’re ideal for this role if you have:

  • Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on manual testing.
  • Extensive experience designing, planning, executing, and documenting manual tests.
  • Proficiency in exploratory, risk-based, and usability testing techniques.
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and SDLC processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with an investigative mindset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (fluent) and French.
  • Ability to work independently, proactively, and with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience with defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

It is a strong plus if you have:

  • Certifications in Quality Assurance or Testing (e.g., ISTQB).
  • Prior experience working within financial services or banking environments.

Language Required for the role:

  • Fluent English and French — excellent communication skills are essential to liaise effectively within multilingual teams.

Eligibility for the role:

  • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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