Senior Test Automation Engineer (DV)

Company Description

Our mission as a company providing IT services is to provide our clients all over the world with the best solutions. We manage to do this by analyzing the needs of our clients and matching them to the skills and aspirations of our employees. Therefore, one of our main motivations is to provide each Employee and Consultant with a satisfying experience. Joining us means being part of a community with diverse personalities. Start your adventure with ALTER SOLUTIONS! 

Job Description

We are seking a Senior Test Automation Enginer with expertise in both automated and manual testing, a dep understanding of testing strategies, and a passion for driving 

shift-left practices. As part of a dynamic supply chain project, the role demands a proactive, problem-solving mindset, strong stakeholder management, and exceptional communication skills . 

The successful candidate will identity opportunities to streamline testing processes, enhance quality standards, and foster alignment across teams. Proficiency in Playwright, 

scripting with JavaScript or TypeScript, and extensive experience testing public and internal APls is essential. Prior experience with Transport Management Systems and financial systems is a significant advantage. 

• Shift Left Approach: Experienced with the "Shift Left" testing methodology, integrating testing activities early in the development lifecycle to identify and fix defects sooner, so 

a faster feedback loop and Less surprises in the end. This also includes working closely with the developers and encouraging them to participate in building the tests. 

• Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts for front-end applications using Playwright, transforming them into end-to-end regression test suites. 

Automate APi testing with tools like Playwright or Postman.

• Manual testing: Develop and maintain manual test plans when i t cannot be automated. 

• Test Strategy and Plans: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement test strategies, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution. 

• Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into the C/CD pipeline, working closely with DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and release processes. 

• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track bugs using relevant tools, and work with developers to ensure timely resolution. 

• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to the entire team, developing a culture of continuous improvement and leaming within the team. In addition, to build the atmosphere that Quality a s a responsibility o f the entire team and n o t just testers. 

• Communication: Clearly communicate testing progres, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals. Building automated rep 

and dashboards. 

• Forward Thinker: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and tools in test automation and propose innovative solutions to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. 

Qualifications

•  Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation testing. If possible, from a supply chain background 

• Proven experience in implementing shift-left principles with a focus on early defect prevention and colaboration with development teams
• Experienced with the "Shift Left" testing methodology, integrating testing activities early in the development lifecyce to identify and fix defects sooner, so a
  faster feedback loop and Les surprises in the end. This also includes working closely with the developers and encouraging them to participate in building the tests.
•  Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts for front-end applications using Playwright, transforming them into end-to-end regression test suites.
  Automate API testing with tools like Playwright or Postman.
•  Manual testing: Develop and maintain manual test plans when it cannot be automated.
• Test Strategy and Plans: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement test strategies, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution.
•  Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into the C/CD pipeline, working closely with DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and release processes.
•  Defect Management: Identify, document, and track bugs using relevant tools, and work with developers to ensure timely resolution.
•  Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to the entire team, developing a culture of continuous improvement and leaming within the team. In addition, to build the
  atmosphere that Quality as a responsibility of the entire team and not just testers.
• Communication: Clearly communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals. Building automated reports
  and dashboards.
•  Forward Thinker: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and tools in test automation and propose innovative solutions to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness

• Proficiency in Portugese and English language.