Mid -Level QA Automation

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mid-Level QA Automation based in Brazil.** This role offers the opportunity to strengthen software quality across web, mobile, and desktop applications in a collaborative and multicultural environment. You will design and execute comprehensive testing strategies while helping teams deliver reliable, high-performing products. The position combines hands-on functional, integration, regression, performance, API, and automated testing. You will work closely with developers and cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Your expertise will help improve automation practices, testing processes, and overall product quality. The environment encourages continuous improvement, technical collaboration, and the adoption of modern quality assurance practices. ### ### Accountabilities: - Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for web, mobile, and desktop applications, ensuring functional requirements and quality standards are consistently validated. - Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to identify defects and verify that applications remain stable and reliable throughout the development lifecycle. - Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Playwright, Pytest, or equivalent technologies. - Conduct backend and API testing to validate server-side components, API behavior, integrations, and application responses against expected requirements. - Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through appropriate bug-tracking systems, providing sufficient detail to support efficient investigation and resolution. - Collaborate closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues, contributing to a shared culture of quality and continuous improvement. - Apply testing and quality assurance best practices while continuously improving automation strategies, test coverage, processes, and overall testing efficiency. - Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure quality is considered from requirements and development through release and maintenance. ### Requirements - Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance and automated testing, with practical proficiency in tools such as Selenium, JMeter, Postman, Cypress, or equivalent testing technologies. - Strong understanding of the **Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Agile methodologies**, with the ability to integrate quality practices into iterative development environments. - Experience working with test case management and issue-tracking tools such as **TestRail, Jira, or similar platforms**, with strong discipline around test documentation and defect management. - Programming or scripting experience in **Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar languages**, particularly for developing and maintaining automated testing solutions. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured approach to identifying defects, investigating root causes, and determining effective testing strategies. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, QA professionals, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. - **Fluent English is mandatory**, with the ability to communicate clearly in an international and multicultural working environment. - **Nice to have:** Experience with CI/CD technologies and development tools such as Jenkins and Git, as well as familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms. - **Nice to have:** Exposure to API testing and security testing, along with an ISTQB or other relevant quality assurance certification. ### Benefits - **Health and dental insurance** to support your physical health and wellbeing. - **Meal and food allowances** to support everyday expenses. - **Childcare assistance** and **extended paternity leave** to support employees and their families. - **Gym and wellness partnerships** through Wellhub (Gympass), TotalPass, and other health and wellness professionals. - **Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR)**, providing employees with participation in business results. - **Life insurance** for additional financial protection. - **Continuous learning opportunities** through a dedicated corporate learning platform and partnerships with online education providers. - **Language learning support** through a dedicated language learning platform. - **Wellbeing resources** through a free online platform focused on physical, mental, and overall wellbeing. - **Parenting support**, including pregnancy and responsible parenting courses. - **Discount club** offering access to partner discounts and additional benefits. - **Inclusive and supportive workplace:** Access to dedicated health and wellbeing professionals, inclusion specialists, affinity groups, and support throughout the employee journey.