Test Automation Engineer

At ALTEN, we are certain that the success of our projects is due to the people who make up our team. That's why, if you have at least 3 years of experience as a Test Automation Engineer we are committed to boosting your talent, meeting your professional expectations, and making you feel right at home. Do you want to build the world of tomorrow today? Keep reading!

Key Responsibilities:

• Automated Testing Development:
• Design and develop automated test using Playwright or scripts in other relevant programming languages for both frontend and backend components of the product.
• Collaborate with the engineering teams to identify test scenarios and requirements.
• Ensure the scalability and maintainability of automated test suites.
• API Testing:
• Test the APIs of platform components to verify their functionality and integration.
• Develop automated tests to validate API endpoints and responses.
• Perform integration testing to ensure seamless communication between different modules.
• Continuous Integration:
• Integrate automated tests into our platform's continuous integration pipeline.
• Configure automated test execution within CI/CD tools for real-time feedback.
• Monitor test results and analyze failures to identify root causes and address issues promptly.
• Quality Assurance:
• Work with other team members to define testing strategies and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and test coverage.
• Work closely with developers to ensure that quality is built into the software development process.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Document test cases, test plans, and test results for future reference.
• Generate test reports and metrics to track testing progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate test findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in test automation and software development.
• Proficiency in Python programming language.
• Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium, Robot Framework).
• Experience with Playwright tool.
• Experience with API testing and integration testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) concepts.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Fluent English language, spoken and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in software testing or related areas (e.g., ISTQB).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Location: Paço de Arcos (Hybrid).

What can we offer you?

• Joining a competitive, multinational company that is constantly growing.
• Integration into a highly qualified team of professionals with a great work environment-innovative and dynamic.
• Specialized training and ongoing professional development.
• Social benefits.
• Competitive salary.

Who are we?

We are a team. We are part of ALTEN, a European multinational specializing in providing consulting, information technology, and engineering services to the leading companies in the Portuguese market.

If you like numbers, we can tell you that in Portugal we have a revenue of 10.9 million euros, 2 headquarters, and a team of 215 professionals.

Moreover, at ALTEN, we take pride in offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, abilities, or country of origin. Our commitment is to talent and to the people who possess it.