Quality Automation Engineer

IT House is looking for a Quality Automation Engineer for a direct placement with an end client in the Transport & Logistics sector, located in Porto . Main Responsibilities Design, build and maintain automated test suites for applications, with a focus on end-to-end and regression testing; Develop test strategies together with developers, product owners and architects, prioritizing automation-first quality; Create and execute manual and exploratory tests where they add value, especially for new features, edge cases and user journeys; Identify, document and track defects, support root-cause analysis and work closely with development teams until resolution; Define and maintain test plans, test cases and test data based on requirements and business processes; Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to make quality checks part of the regular delivery flow; Support teams in making software more testable, reliable and transparent; Contribute to new quality standards, tools and ways of working in an international development environment; Work in an agile setup and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, architects and stakeholders. Requirements Experience in software testing, test automation or quality engineering; Practical knowledge of test automation tools (e.g. Playwright, Cypress or comparable frameworks); Good understanding of modern software development, ideally with technologies such as Angular, Java, Spring Boot and CI/CD practices; Analytical thinking, root-cause orientation and a structured approach to software quality; Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders; Curiosity, initiative and the willingness to constructively challenge existing processes; Motivation to help shape a quality engineering approach; Good knowledge of English. Benefits Direct integration into the end client's organization; Contractual conditions aligned with the candidate's profile and experience; Hybrid working model (Porto). Share y