Senior QA Engineer (Backend/API)

TL;DR

Senior QA Engineer (Backend/API): Ensuring the quality of backend systems and APIs through comprehensive testing and automation with an accent on cloud infrastructure and CI/CD integration. Focus on designing robust test strategies for AWS environments and streamlining the code-to-production pipeline.

Location: Remote, must be based in Portugal

Salary: €28,000–€52,000 per year

Company

Specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience helping clients make strategic decisions in fast-moving markets.

What you will do

• Develop and execute test strategies for complex backend systems and APIs.
• Perform testing within cloud environments, with a specific focus on AWS.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth transitions from code to production.
• Collaborate with a senior team in an agile, people-centered environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in quality assurance.
• Strong programming skills and a deep understanding of backend architectures.
• Proven experience with AWS cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and production deployment workflows.
• English: Fluent (C1).
• Location: Must be based in Portugal.

Culture & Benefits

• No-term full-time contract with comprehensive health insurance.
• 26 days of paid annual leave (including 22 standard days and 4 extra days for holidays/birthday).
• Meal allowance provided via Coverflex.
• Dedicated annual budget for professional training and growth.
• Referral bonuses and special flexible discounts.