Quality Assurance Engineer

We’re looking for the special, unique and amazing YOU!

🚀 We’re looking for the special, unique, and amazing YOU! ✨

💡 @ KCS IT, we seek those who stand out 🌟, those who always strive to be better 💪 and fight for it 🏆. We value individuals who share our core principles:

🔥 Dedication

⚡ Energy

🤝 Integrity & Transparency

🔄 Flexibility

🛡️ Trust & Honesty

💼 Hard Work & Proactivity

👥 Teamwork

At KCS IT, we champion equality and embrace diversity 🌍🌈. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where opportunities are equal for all!

❌ We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any factor other than merit.

📩 All applications with relevant skills are welcome! 🚀

We are looking for an Amazing: QAE

Seniority: Senior

Type of position: Hybrid

The amazing you, will have:

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance / Test Automation .
• Strong programming experience with Java .
• Solid hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver .
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks, particularly using Page Object Model (POM) .
• Strong understanding of automated functional and regression testing.
• Experience creating reusable, modular, and maintainable automated test components.
• Good knowledge of Jira and Confluence .
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments .
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and development pipelines .
• Ability to analyse technical requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
• Experience with defect analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause identification.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work closely with development teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS or cloud-based environments.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted software development or AI-driven test automation .
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman .
• Knowledge of Maven, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber/Gherkin .
• Knowledge of performance, integration, or end-to-end testing.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent QA qualification.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and commitment to software quality.

• Proactive approach to identifying quality risks early in the development process.

• Good communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary Agile team.

• Continuous-learning mindset, particularly around automation and emerging AI technologies.

• Languages: English C1, Portuguese C1

NOTE: The values presented are net monthly amounts.

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.