Manual QA Engineer

❗️ Important: This is an On-Site Position in Lisbon❗️**

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer who thrives on uncovering edge cases, analyzing complex issues, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

About the Client

Our partner is a dynamic tech companybuilding cutting-edge product engineering acrossFintech, iGaming, and Marketing. They specialize in turning innovative ideas into high-performing engines and launching them at absolute scale.

What You Will Do

Execute End-to-End Testing:** Perform comprehensive manual testing of core platform features, intricate APIs, and third-party integrations.

Investigate & Localize Issues:** Dive deep into devtools, system logs, and databases to pinpoint, analyze, and document complex technical bugs.

Shape QA Strategy:** Collaborate closely with the engineering team to evolve, champion, and implement advanced testing strategies across the platform.

Own the Defect Lifecycle:** Manage, track, and oversee defects within JIRA from discovery through to successful resolution and verification.

Support Seamless Releases:** Actively facilitate the release management process, ensuring stable and reliable deployments.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:** Partner with Developers, DevOps, and Product Managers early in the lifecycle to identify potential risks and elevate overall product quality.

Mentor & Elevate the Team:** Coach junior and mid-level QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and process improvement.

What You Bring

Proven Expertise:** 4+ years of professional software testing experience, with a heavy emphasis on backend testing and a profound understanding of client-server architecture.

API Testing Mastery:** Strong hands-on experience validating REST APIs and parsing JSON using tools like Postman, Swagger, or equivalent.

Advanced Database Skills:** Solid SQL knowledge, including the ability to write complex queries, manage joins, and manipulate data directly.

Test Documentation Ownership:** Demonstrated experience defining test scopes and crafting flawless Test Plans, Test Cases, and Checklists.

Analytical Mindset:** Exceptional troubleshooting skills with a scientific approach to problem-solving (e.g., traffic analysis, log diving).

Tool Fluency:** High proficiency with JIRA and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.

Communication & Language:** Upper-Intermediate (B2+) English proficiency with the exceptional verbal and written communication skills required to collaborate with architects and product leaders.

Bonus Points if You Have

Experience with, or a strong willingness to learn, test automation using TypeScript**.

Hands-on experience with Mobile testing** (iOS/Android).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines** and modern DevOps tools.

Previous experience utilizing Allure TestOps** for test management.

What's in It for You

Competitive Compensation:** Attractive remuneration package complete with a structured annual performance review.

Work-Life Balance:** 24 working days of annual vacation, plus additional paid sick days, ensuring you have the proper time to rest and recharge.

Comprehensive Health:** Premium global coverage health insurance to keep you and your wellbeing protected.

Continuous Growth:** Robust learning and development opportunities, allowing you to tackle interesting, high-stakes technical challenges.

Commuter Benefits:** Monthly transport compensation of €200 net.

Lifestyle & Wellness Perks:** Partial compensation for tennis lessons, alongside English and Portuguese language classes to help you localize and thrive.

Vibrant Culture:** Regular team-building activities in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment based out of our modern Lisbon office.