Analista de Testes Automatizados / Sistemas Sênior

Team: IT

Location: Brazil

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities

• Define and implement a Shift Left testing strategy in collaboration with developers, Squad Leaders, and systems analysts.

• Specify test scenarios using BDD/Gherkin, establish acceptance criteria, and maintain traceability between requirements, tests, and defects in Xray/Jira.

• Develop and maintain automated tests, primarily using Robot Framework, covering APIs, web applications, and system integrations.

• Create advanced SQL queries for test data preparation, data validation, integrity checks, and automated test support.

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, including triggers, reporting, and evidence collection.

• Monitor software quality through metrics such as test coverage, cycle time, and production defects.

• Support exploratory testing and basic non-functional testing, including performance checks and API contract validation.

• Gather and document business and system requirements, including user stories, acceptance criteria, business rules, and process flows.

• Design technical solutions based on documented requirements and provide clear specifications to development teams.

• Support developers throughout implementation by clarifying requirements and technical decisions.

• Participate in solution validation, homologation, and agile ceremonies.

• Gradually transition from a primary automation-testing focus toward broader systems analysis and solution-design responsibilities.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a QA Analyst, Test Automation Engineer, or similar role, either as an employee or contractor.

• Strong hands-on experience with Robot Framework, including page objects, keywords, and libraries for API and web testing.

• Practical experience with Xray and Jira for test planning, execution, evidence management, and requirements-to-test-to-defect traceability.

• Solid understanding and practical application of Shift Left principles, including participation in refinement sessions, Definition of Ready/Definition of Done, and test-pyramid practices.

• Advanced SQL skills, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and data validation.

• Experience with Git, pull requests, and code review practices for automated tests.

• Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs and integrating automated testing with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or equivalent platforms.

• Experience gathering and documenting requirements through user stories, acceptance criteria, business rules, and process flows.

• Knowledge of UML, BPMN, and basic data modeling.

• Understanding of system architecture and integrations involving APIs, messaging, and file-based interfaces.

• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, as well as Jira and Confluence.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear technical specifications.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders.

• Willingness to work in a role that progressively expands from test automation into systems analysis and solution design.

Benefits

• Remote work model as described in the original opportunity, with the source listing also indicating a hybrid arrangement.

• PJ (contractor/legal entity) engagement model.

• Opportunity to work on technology initiatives supporting the commercialization of electric energy in Brazil.

• Long-term professional development combining test automation, quality engineering, systems analysis, and solution design.

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary technology and delivery teams.

• Hands-on exposure to modern automation, CI/CD, API testing, and agile engineering practices.