Software Quality Engineer Coimbra

Software Quality Engineer
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

WIT Software creates products and solutions for the Telecom industry and has a very strong background on Messaging, IP Voice and Video, Unified Communications, Telecom VAS services, IPTV and Mobile Money. The company has 23 years of existence and works with some of the relevant Telecom companies in the global market, from Europe, Japan, US and Africa. WIT is developing an innovative software product that leverages emerging concepts from the latest generation of IMS and mobile telecommunications networks. This product has the potential for commercial distribution to hundreds of mobile operators and service providers, reaching millions of users across various geographies worldwide.

We are seeking experienced and talented Software Quality Engineers to join our Product Team. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are passionate about creating successful software for the global market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Liaise with internal teams (e. g. engineers and product managers) to identify system requirements
2. Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide meaningful feedback
3. Create detailed, comprehensive and
   - structured test plans and test cases
4. Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
5. Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Appium, Selenium, Cucumber, Test
   Complete, Playwright, Test
   Cafe, and other automation frameworks
6. Execute extensive API testing using tools like Postman and Soap
   UI
7. Design, execute and report on load and stress testing scenarios using JMeter with
   - specific test plans
8. Implement
   - case network test scenarios with tools like Charles
   Proxy
9. Capture and analyze typical application/server interactions (HTTP, REST, DNS, SIP) with Wireshark
10. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
11. Implement and manage continuous integration processes to streamline testing and delivery pipelines
12. Take ownership of test environments, ensuring stability and availability for testing activities
13. Document test procedures, outcomes, and provide clear reports to the project managers
14. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, optimizing testing processes, tools, and methodologies
15. Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
16. Stay
    -
    - date with new testing tools and test strategies

Requirements

1. BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
2. Proven work experience in software development
3. Proven work experience in software quality assurance
4. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
5. Experience with bug tracking system such as Test
   Link, Bugzilla, Xray/Jira, Mantis or Redmine
6. Strong
   - on experience with Mobile/Web test automation tools such as Appium, Selenium and frameworks like Cucumber or Playwright
7. Proficiency in SQL for data validation and testing
8. Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman and Soap
   UI
9. Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and their application to testing
10. Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
11. Experience with performance, robustness and security testing is a plus
12. Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks to meet goals without management oversight
13. Fluent in English with strong communication skills
14. Proactive, able to take initiative and operate independently
15. Excellent
    - solving skills, with an eye for detail and quality

Benefits

1. Work from anywhere near our 5 offices in Portugal – Porto, Leiria, Coimbra, Belmonte, or Lisbon. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid setup, with just two days a week at the office and the rest from wherever suits you best!
2. We offer a competitive compensation package as well as an environment conducive to personal and professional growth