Qa Automation Engineer (Backend & Api Testing) Vila Real

Qa Automation Engineer (Backend & Api Testing)
Vila Real
Vila Real, Vila Real, Portugal

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About Merkle

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled
QA Automation Engineerwith a focus onbackend and API testingto join our team. If you're passionate about ensuring the quality and reliability of backend services and APIs, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and executeautomated testsforbackend servicesand
APIs, ensuring seamless integration and
- quality delivery.

Perform
API testing, contract testing, andintegration testingusing tools like
Postman, Pact, and
Rest
Assured.

Collaborate with
- functional teams to define test strategies and ensure applications meet functional, security, and performance requirements.

Utilize
Dev
Opspractices and tools (e. g. , Jenkins) for
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)pipelines.

Manage test cases and defects using tools such as
Jiraand
Xray, ensuring efficient test execution and bug tracking.

Work within an
Agileenvironment, applying
BDD, TDD, and
ATDDtechniques for continuous improvement.

Contribute to the overall success of the team by fostering collaboration, attention to detail, and creative
- solving.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong experience withbackend and API testing, including
- on experience with tools like
Postman, Rest
Assured, and
Pact.

Expertise intest automation frameworksand scripting in
Java
Script/Type
Script.

Familiarity with
CI/CDtools and processes (e. g. , Jenkins) to streamline testing and delivery pipelines.

Experience withtest and defect management toolssuch as
Jiraand
Xray.

Proven ability to work effectively in an
Agiledevelopment environment, using
BDD, TDD, and
ATDDapproaches.

Strong communication skills in
English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge ofcloud technologies, especially
Amazon AWS.

Experience with test automation tools like
Playwrightand
Pactum
JS.

In-depth understanding oflower layer testing, including
APIandcontract testing.

Additional information

We do not sponsor work visa.

For those who don't have
Portuguese documents(NIF and NISS), we suggest you to search for more information at local countryentity, for possible roles in Merkle Portugal.

Benefits and perks:

Work in international environment.

Modern Technology & Latest IT tools.

Software-house environment.

Agile and Flexible working hours.

Digital nomad policy.

Focus on career development.

Health insurance (also included for the household).

Mental health support.

Volunteer experiences and sustainable mindset.

25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year.

Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and
- pong! #workhardplayhard

Free breakfast every second Monday of the month.

Employee discounts.

Team & Company events ?

Inclusion & Diversity

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