Sr Quality Software Engineer - iSens - Porto

Location: Portugal - Porto

Category: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full time

The main purpose of the Quality Software Engineer role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products by designing, implementing, and executing robust testing strategies throughout the development lifecycle. This role combines engineering expertise with quality assurance practices to identify defects early, improve code reliability, and maintain compliance with performance and security standards. The Quality Software Engineer collaborates closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, automate testing processes, and uphold best practices that enhance user experience and product stability.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, integration, and regression testing.

• Applies basic risk management principles to all activities and tasks to investigate non-conformances. Identifies areas for process improvement and provides supporting information for change, including reasons and justifications.

• Participates in the development or modification of validation packages and deliverables, including, assessments (including risk assessments, e.g., FMEAs), plans, requirements, and protocols.

• Implement and execute end-to-end (E2E) tests, unit tests, and integration tests to ensure software reliability and performance.

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to review requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business and technical specifications.

• Ensure software quality through engineering best practices, including code reviews, CI/CD integration, and test automation frameworks.

• Validate that software documentation and user manuals are accurate and synchronized with the implemented features.

• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues promptly.

• Monitor and improve test processes, introducing tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and coverage.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements where applicable.

• Assists with supplier assessments and evaluations to assure products and services meet quality requirements. May evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline. Master’s degree preferred or An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

Candidates should have experience in software testing and quality assurance, with knowledge of manual and automated testing tools, SDLC, and basic programming. Familiarity with the C# .NET ecosystem, including writing and maintaining automated tests within this environment, is a strong advantage. Familiarity with test automation frameworks, CI/CD processes, and defect tracking systems is a plus. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Minimum 4 years

Related work experience in Quality or a related field.