Senior QA (Middleware Integration)

TL;DR

Senior QA (Middleware Integration): Designing and executing integration and functional test scenarios for REST and SOAP APIs with an accent on middleware integrations between internal and external systems. Focus on validating data transformations, analyzing API payloads, and ensuring high-quality end-to-end delivery across multiple services.

Location: Must be based in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Guarda, or Covilhã

Company

hirify.global is an innovative organization that focuses on continuous talent investment and high-quality software delivery.

What you will do

• Design, execute, and maintain Integration and Functional test scenarios for middleware systems.
• Validate REST and SOAP APIs, ensuring correct request/response behavior and analyzing JSON/XML payloads.
• Perform end-to-end integration testing across multiple services and investigate defects using logs and API traces.
• Create detailed test cases, evidence, and defect reports.
• Collaborate with Developers, DevOps, Business Analysts, and Product Owners within an Agile environment.
• Support regression testing and release validation processes.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Integration, Functional, and API Testing (REST and SOAP).
• Proven track record of validating middleware integrations between diverse systems.
• Deep understanding of test design techniques and the defect lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Postman, SoapUI, Git, and CI/CD concepts.
• English: B2 level or higher mandatory for international communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with JMeter for performance and API load testing.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, or the Elastic Stack.
• SQL skills for database validation and Docker basics.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms.
• Proficiency with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.
• ISTQB Foundation Level or API Testing certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.
• Continuous investment in professional training and talent development.
• Collaborative Agile/Scrum environment.
• Inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment and selection processes.