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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Mid Automation QA Engineer – Test Automation & Agile Methodologies

On-site

location Porto

date August 13, 2026

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Unleash innovation in test automation — drive quality and agility at the forefront of software excellence!

Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Mid Automation QA Engineer, you will be working for our client, a leading organization committed to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality, optimizing testing strategies, and supporting continuous integration and automation initiatives. This position offers a unique chance to impact the quality standards of vital software products while advancing your career in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Perform backlog analysis to assess testing automation feasibility and contribute to the testing strategy definition.
  • Specify, develop, and execute functional and non-functional test scenarios using programming languages, frameworks, and libraries such as Playwright and Katalon Studio.
  • Organize the test execution pipeline, ensuring timely and effective testing processes aligned with project specifics.
  • Identify, track, and report bugs/defects, ensuring fixes are validated and closed.
  • Support test effort estimation and planning, considering quality targets and costs.
  • Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices, processes, and initiatives to improve testing effectiveness.
  • Collaborate actively within agile SCRUM teams, sharing knowledge and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Propose new automation scenarios/scripts that add value and reflect a deep understanding of business needs.
  • Challenge and refine test requirements to optimize testing scope and efficiency.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in test automation within an agile SCRUM environment.
  • Hands-on experience with Playwright, Katalon Studio, and Jenkins.
  • Proficiency with test management tools such as JIRA/XRAY and Gherkin.
  • Good command of English (Fluent).

It is a strong plus if you have:

  • Certifications or additional experience in test automation tools or methodologies.

Language Required for the role:

  • Fluent English.

Eligibility to work on this role:

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

#MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

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