QA Automation Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mid Level QA (Automação) based in Brazil.

• Define and implement testing strategies based on established quality practices, including the test pyramid, regression testing, and acceptance testing, ensuring consistent quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Write clear, structured test scenarios using Gherkin to support behavior-driven development and improve collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using Java and Rest Assured for REST APIs and Playwright for web applications.
• Perform manual tests when necessary to validate functionality, investigate unexpected behavior, and complement automated test coverage.
• Create, organize, and maintain test data sets to ensure reliable, repeatable, and effective testing across different scenarios.
• Work closely with Product Owners during user acceptance and homologation phases to validate business requirements and confirm that solutions meet expected outcomes.
• Partner with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand business needs, technical implementations, and deployment plans, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Define, monitor, and analyze quality indicators and testing metrics to measure effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen testing processes.
• Identify, document, and monitor bugs, collaborate with development teams to investigate root causes, and establish action plans to prevent recurring issues.
• Support CI/CD and continuous testing practices, coordinating integration tests across different squads to validate interactions between systems and components.
• Participate actively in QA community and chapter activities, share technical knowledge, and promote consistent testing standards and quality practices across the team.
• Contribute ideas, challenge existing approaches when appropriate, and proactively improve testing workflows while maintaining a collaborative and respectful team environment.

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on test automation and software quality practices.
• Demonstrated experience writing test scenarios using Gherkin and translating business requirements into clear, testable acceptance criteria.
• Practical experience with Java and Rest Assured for automated testing of REST APIs.
• Experience using Playwright to automate web application testing.
• Ability to perform manual testing when required and identify functional issues that may not be covered by automated test suites.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practices to integrate quality checks into software delivery workflows.
• Experience using browser DevTools to investigate application behavior and troubleshoot issues.
• Knowledge of Git and GitHub for source control, collaboration, and test automation code management.
• Familiarity with Postman or similar tools for making REST API calls, validating responses, and investigating integration issues.
• Experience working in agile development environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in iterative delivery processes.
• Experience coordinating and orchestrating integration tests across multiple squads or teams to validate end-to-end interactions between systems.
• Understanding of test strategy development, regression and acceptance testing, test pyramid principles, defect management, and continuous quality improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a willingness to share knowledge, and the ability to work closely with teammates while respecting diverse perspectives.
• A proactive mindset, comfort with independent decision-making, openness to learning new technologies, and the confidence to suggest improvements to processes and client-related practices.

• Must be based in Brazil. The role is remote; however, candidates residing in the Ca[mpinas region may have specific requirements].