QA Test Automation Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Java QA Test Automation Engineer | Sênior based in Brazil.

• Lead the team's test automation strategy, defining technical standards, architecture, governance, and quality practices.
• Design, structure, and continuously evolve modular, robust, scalable, and maintainable automation frameworks.
• Automate functional and non-functional tests across frontend/UI and backend/API layers.
• Integrate and maintain automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
• Promote and implement a Shift-Left testing approach by participating actively in refinement and solution design alongside Product, Design, and Engineering teams.
• Develop BDD-based test scenarios using Cucumber and Gherkin as living documentation.
• Execute and analyze performance and load tests using JMeter and/or K6, supporting the identification and investigation of bottlenecks.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of automation code using static analysis tools such as SonarQube.
• Manage test data across relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL and MongoDB.
• Manage test cases and test plans with appropriate traceability through Jira and Xray.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Junior and Mid-level QA professionals.
• Communicate technical risks, quality issues, and the potential business impact of defects clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

• Solid hands-on experience in software test automation and quality engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java, including object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Extensive experience automating UI tests with Selenium WebDriver.
• Extensive experience automating APIs with RestAssured.
• Proven experience designing and building automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Practical experience with BDD using Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD environments using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Strong Git and version-control skills, with experience using platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Experience performing performance and load testing with JMeter or K6.
• Knowledge of static code analysis and quality monitoring using SonarQube.
• Experience working with MySQL and MongoDB to create, manage, and validate test data.
• Familiarity with JSON and YAML manipulation and validation.
• Experience with the Atlassian ecosystem, particularly Jira, Confluence, and Xray.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to quality, reliability, and technical detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to mentor other QA professionals and provide clear technical guidance.
• Strong understanding of software quality practices and the ability to communicate technical risks and defect impacts to leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate with distributed teams.

• Fully remote work model in Brazil.
• Full-time employment.
• Opportunity to lead test automation strategy and influence quality engineering practices.
• Hands-on work across Java, Selenium, RestAssured, Cucumber, CI/CD, performance testing, databases, and quality tooling.
• Opportunity to design and evolve automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Engineering teams.
• Opportunity to establish and promote Shift-Left testing practices.
• Technical mentorship responsibilities and opportunities to support the development of other QA professionals.
• Exposure to AI-driven technologies, automation, and modern software engineering practices.
• Opportunities for technical and professional growth within a technology-focused environment.