Lisbon (Office) or Europe (Remote) Hybrid Employment

Remote People is hiring a QA Automation Engineer

About the Role

The candidate will develop and execute automated test frameworks to identify software issues early in the development lifecycle and improve overall product stability.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement automated test scripts for web and API applications
  • Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand feature requirements
  • Maintain and optimize existing test automation frameworks
  • Identify gaps in test coverage and propose improvements
  • Execute both automated and manual testing when necessary
  • Report and track bugs using issue management tools
  • Integrate testing pipelines into CI/CD workflows
  • Ensure test environments mirror production configurations
  • Monitor test results and analyze failure patterns
  • Contribute to documentation for test processes and frameworks
  • Support release validation and regression testing
  • Participate in code reviews for test-related changes
  • Stay current with testing tools and industry best practices
  • Improve testing efficiency through reusable components
  • Assist in defining quality metrics for team performance
  • Work across time zones with asynchronous communication
  • Respond to critical production issues with diagnostic testing
  • Validate third-party integrations through automated checks
  • Ensure accessibility and cross-browser compatibility
  • Promote a culture of quality within engineering teams

Nice to Have

  • Experience with end-to-end testing in React or similar frontend frameworks
  • Background in DevOps or SRE practices
  • Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms
  • Experience working in fully remote teams
  • Contributions to open-source testing projects
  • Certifications in software testing or quality assurance

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and location

Work Arrangement

Fully remote position with flexible hours

Team

Part of a distributed engineering team focused on product quality

Tech Stack

Primary tools include Playwright, GitHub Actions, Docker, and AWS. Frontend built with React, backend services use Node.js. Testing frameworks are JavaScript-based with BDD/TDD practices.

Work Expectations

Candidates must be proactive, self-directed, and comfortable working with minimal supervision. Regular written updates and participation in sprint planning are expected.

Does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

About company
Remote People

Remote People provides global employer of record (EOR) services, international recruitment, and global payroll solutions, enabling companies to hire employees in over 150 countries. The company offers built-in recruitment, global payroll, and compliance services with transparent pricing starting at $199 per month.

Services include Employer of Record, Contractor of Record, global benefits, visa and immigration support, background checks, and IT equipment provisioning. Remote People also supports US PEO services and helps companies incorporate globally with entity setup assistance.

The company emphasizes security and compliance, holding SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, and has received over 200 awards with thousands of verified customer reviews. Remote People was formerly known as Horizons and rebranded to reflect its expanded global hiring platform.

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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category qa_testing
Posted 2 days ago