QA Engineer

VFX Financial

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for detail-oriented and capable QA Engineers to join our engineering team and support the delivery of high-quality web and mobile applications. We are hiring for two roles, one focused on web applications and one on mobile. You will work within a cross-functional Agile team, taking ownership of testing activities and driving test automation across the stack. This role is suited to someone who is hands-on, proactive, and focused on delivering reliable, well-tested systems that support our global financial platform. You will play a key role in improving test coverage, identifying risks early, and ensuring that quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle. This role can be hybrid at our office in Portimao or fully remote across Portugal.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in QA or test automation engineering
Experience working within Agile development environments
Experience with test management tools (e.g. Xray) and defect tracking
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred)
Experience with web automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar
Experience with API testing tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, Axios, or equivalent
Experience with mobile automation frameworks such as Appium, WebdriverIO, or similar
Strong understanding of test design, risk identification, and scenario creation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritise testing based on risk and impact
High attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Creative and practical approach to problem-solving
Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Nice To Haves

Degree in Computer Science or a related field
ISTQB Foundation Certification

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering and product teams to analyse and refine requirements
Coordinate testing activities within the team
Design, implement, and execute both manual and automated tests
Drive test automation within the team, identifying suitable areas for automation
Build and maintain automated test suites (web or mobile, depending on role)
Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers to resolve issues
Help identify root causes of issues and contribute to effective solutions
Proactively identify high-impact bugs and ensure timely resolution
Contribute to improving testing processes, standards, and coverage
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and repeatable releases
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies