QA Analyst (French Speaker) - BPCE SI

Location: Porto, Porto, pt

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.  

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

Natixis in Portugal is currently seeking a Manual QA Analyst (French Speaker) to join its BPCE SI (BPCE Solutions Informatiques) team, within the IT (Information Technologies) department, to join our dynamic team.

In this crucial role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive manual testing. You will play a key part in the entire testing lifecycle, from understanding requirements to executing test cases and reporting defects. This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Case Execution: Primarily focus on the execution of Test Network Requirements (TNRs) and other defined test cases to ensure product functionality meets specified requirements.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects thoroughly using Jira Xray (or a similar test management tool). Provide clear and concise descriptions, steps to reproduce, and supporting evidence.
• Test Planning & Design: Contribute to test planning and strategy by reviewing requirements and user stories to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to ensure that new changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand the product and testing needs.
• Reporting: Provide clear and concise status updates on testing progress and defect status.

Qualifications

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in French (written and spoken) is essential. A minimum B2 level proficiency is required.

• Manual Testing Experience: Proven experience in manual software testing, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Test Management Tools: Hands-on experience with test management tools, particularly Jira Xray, is highly desirable. Experience with similar tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestRail, Azure Test Plans) will also be considered.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly.
• Agile/Scrum Familiarity: Understanding of Agile development methodologies and experience working within a Scrum team is a plus.
• Proactiveness: Ability to work independently and take initiative to identify potential issues.

We will only consider CVs in English.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are commited to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.