QA Automation Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level QA & Test role at Air Apps. Lisboa · full-time · €47,000–€59,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Create automation frameworks and regression suites that check web and mobile applications
- Run automated checks for regression, features, performance and APIs
- Add automated tests to CI/CD workflows for ongoing verification
- Work with developers to make features easier to test and catch defects early
- Investigate test failures, share issues with developers and identify coverage gaps
What you bring
- Around three years or more building automated tests
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript or another listed language
- Practical API testing experience and familiarity with CI/CD and version control tools
- A firm grasp of software testing, development lifecycles and agile practices
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits you if you focus on test automation for web and mobile applications and can work with developers, product managers and QA teams. The position is onsite in Lisbon, Portugal.
From the employer
About Air Apps
At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger - and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management - and change lives along the way.
The Role
As a QA Automation Engineer at Air Apps, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining automated test frameworks and regression test suites to ensure our applications meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to implement automated testing strategies, increase test coverage, and optimize testing efficiency.
Your contributions will directly impact the stability, performance, and reliability of our applications across web and mobile platforms.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and mobile applications.
Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability of features and early defect detection.
Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report issues to development teams.
Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
Work with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and best practices.
Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies.
Requirements
Around 3+ years of experience in test automation development.
Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Playwright).
Strong experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
Hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
Experience with version control systems (Git) and test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr).
Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies.
Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
Experience testing mobile applications (iOS & Android) is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
What benefits are we offering?
Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
Annual Bonus
Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
Childcare support.
Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
Meals 100% free at the hub.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
Application Disclaimer
At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
Important Notice
Air Apps does not partner with nor is represented by any recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters in connection with our hiring efforts. All legitimate communication regarding Air Apps opportunities will come exclusively from an official @airapps.com email address. Additionally, all open positions are published only through our official careers platform, Ashby.
If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Air Apps from a different email domain, through a recruiting agency, or via a job posting source other than Ashby, please exercise caution. We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.
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