Portuguese company hires for hybrid position
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site
️ Language Requirements: Fluent Portuguese and English B2+ – Mandatory
Seniority: Mid-level (3+ Years)
Rate Between €2000 - 2300 RV
- ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success
We are looking for a proactive Automation Engineer with strong Playwright expertise to join a collaborative technology team based in Lisbon.
You will contribute to the design and evolution of reliable test automation solutions, working closely with Product Owners, QA professionals and development teams. Your work will help improve test coverage, accelerate delivery cycles and ensure the quality of business-critical digital products.
This is an excellent opportunity for an automation specialist who enjoys combining hands-on engineering, continuous testing and cross-functional collaboration in an Agile and DevOps-oriented environment.
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Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
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Build scalable, reliable and reusable test automation solutions.
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Collaborate with Product Owners, QA teams and developers to understand requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
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Create clear, structured test cases that ensure comprehensive functional and regression coverage.
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Execute automated and manual tests, analyse results and report defects.
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Investigate failures, identify root causes and support defect resolution.
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Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and delivery.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, standards and automation frameworks.
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Act as a bridge between QA and development teams, ensuring alignment on quality objectives.
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Promote quality engineering practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
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At least 3 years of professional experience in test automation.
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Strong hands-on proficiency with Playwright.
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Solid understanding of the software testing lifecycle, including requirement analysis, scenario design, test execution and defect reporting.
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Practical experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
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Programming experience with at least one of the following languages:
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JavaScript or TypeScript
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Python
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Java
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Experience creating and maintaining automated functional and regression tests.
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
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Fluent Portuguese.
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English at B2 level or above.
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Availability to work on-site in Lisbon three days per week.
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Current location in Portugal or availability to work onshore.
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Experience designing or improving test automation frameworks.
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Strong TypeScript or JavaScript knowledge for Playwright automation.
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Experience with API testing.
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Knowledge of Git and modern version-control workflows.
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Familiarity with test reporting, quality metrics and defect-management tools.
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Experience working closely with Product Owners and multidisciplinary development teams.
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Knowledge of continuous testing and quality engineering practices.
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Experience combining automated and exploratory or manual testing.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Automation Engineer who combines strong Playwright expertise with a broad understanding of software quality.
You are comfortable analysing business requirements, identifying the most relevant test scenarios and turning them into maintainable automated tests. You understand how automation fits into CI/CD pipelines and how it contributes to faster, safer releases.
You are proactive, collaborative and able to communicate effectively with Product Owners, QA professionals and developers. You take ownership of quality, investigate failures thoroughly and continuously look for ways to improve testing processes and automation frameworks.
When applying, please include answers to the following questions:
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How many years of professional experience do you have in test automation?
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How many years of hands-on experience do you have with Playwright?
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Which Playwright projects have you worked on, and what were your responsibilities?
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Have you designed or maintained a test automation framework using Playwright?
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Which programming languages do you use for automation: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or Java?
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Have you integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines? Which platforms or tools did you use?
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What types of tests have you automated: functional, regression, end-to-end, API or integration?
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How do you ensure test stability and reduce flaky tests?
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Have you worked directly with Product Owners and development teams to translate requirements into test scenarios?
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What experience do you have with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices?
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Are you fluent in Portuguese?
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Is your English level B2 or higher?
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Are you currently based in Portugal?
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Are you available to work on-site in Lisbon three days per week?
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Is the proposed rate of €2,000–€2,300 aligned with your expectations?
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What is your availability to start?
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