Quality & Test Engineer (Hybrid - Porto) | International End Client

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about software quality, test automation and AI-enabled Quality Engineering.

Skillstep is currently recruiting a Quality & Test Engineer, for direct integration into a leading international end client focused on Data, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation initiatives.

Direct contract with the end client

Role Overview:

As a Quality & Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of enterprise applications, data platforms and AI-driven solutions.

You will contribute to testing strategy, automation initiatives, API validation, data quality assurance and emerging AI-powered testing approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and execute functional, integration, regression and end-to-end tests;

Validate APIs, system integrations and business workflows;

Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks;

Support continuous testing practices within CI/CD environments;

Identify, track and validate defects;

Collaborate closely with development and business teams;

Contribute to AI-enabled Quality Engineering initiatives;

Participate in the validation of AI-powered applications and solutions;

Support continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

Required Profile:

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields;

3+ years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering;

Hands-on experience with functional and automated testing;

API testing experience;

Experience working in Agile environments;

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;

Interest in Artificial Intelligence and modern Quality Engineering practices

Technical Skills:

Testing & Automation:

Test Automation;

Functional Testing;

Integration Testing;

Regression Testing;

End-to-End Testing;

API Testing;

CI/CD.

Data:

SQL;

Data Validation;

Data Quality;

Data Reconciliation.

AI & Innovation:

Generative AI;

LLMs;

RAG;

AI Agents;

AI-assisted Testing.

Development:

Python, Java or JavaScript;

Git;

Modern software development practices.

Working Model: hybrid 2 days per week at the client's office Porto

Direct employment contract with the end client