QA Engineer

Description

DESCRIPTION **Who are we?** We are **Kairós**, a different technology company. Yes, we help our clients with their digital and methodological transformation challenges, but what truly defines us is **how we do it**: by putting people at the center. We have been recognized as a **Great Place To Work® company** since 2019 — for the sixth consecutive year — ranking **5th in 2024**. Our values of **courage, empathy, innovation, and joy** reflect how we work every day. We are over 850 people (developers, data engineers, strategists, etc.), and now we’re looking for someone to join this brilliant and diverse team. At Kairós, you’re not just another number. We know you by your name, care about your personal balance, and want you to grow with us. **Your mission at Kairós** We’re seeking a committed **QA Automation Engineer** with an analytical mindset to join our team. Your primary mission will be to ensure and evolve technical solutions within this technological environment, guaranteeing the highest level of quality and robustness in every delivery. * **Technological Evolution:** You’ll lead quality assurance for solutions across the technical ecosystem. * **Automation Assurance:** You’ll design, develop, and execute automated test plans for both frontend and backend. * **Code Quality Oversight:** You’ll configure and analyze quality metrics in **SonarQube**, establishing coding rules and *quality gates* to minimize technical debt. * **Continuous Integration:** You’ll configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using **Jenkins** to accelerate secure deployments. * **Performance Testing:** You’ll conduct load and performance tests to validate application stability and speed. * **Testing Methodology & Design:** You’ll apply critical thinking to define clear acceptance criteria under test-driven development approaches (**TDD** and **BDD** in *Given\-When\-Then* format). * **Agile Collaboration:** You’ll work side-by-side in a multidisciplinary team using agile methodologies, supported by tools such as **Jira and Confluence**. **What will make you successful** #### **Education and Experience** * Proven experience of **3 to 6 years** in software test design, execution, and automation. * Solid experience working in **Agile teams**. * Strong **critical thinking skills** to analyze requirements and translate them into logical test scenarios. #### **Technical Expertise (Must\-Have)** * Solid expertise in **Frontend automation**, using tools such as **Selenium, Protractor, Cypress, or Nightwatch**. * Solid expertise in **Backend (API) automation**, using tools such as **Postman, SoapUI, Karate, or RestAssured**. * Experience configuring static analysis tools like **SonarQube**. * Experience with continuous integration using **Jenkins**. * Proficiency in managing code repositories and workflows based on **GitFlow**. * Practical application of **BDD** (writing *Given\-When\-Then* scenarios) and **TDD**. * Intermediate\-to\-advanced English level (**B2 required**). #### **Desirable (Nice\-to\-Have)** * Interest, curiosity, or experience interacting with **Agentic AI tools** adapted for testing. **Benefits that make a difference** **Meaningful Professional Growth** * Ongoing corporate training. * Free **English classes** in small groups. * Continuous mentoring and personalized support. * Participation in conferences, tech events, and communities. **Real Balance and Flexibility** * **23 vacation days** \+ December 24 and 31 off. * 1 day for professional events and **3 flexible conciliation days**. * **100% remote work:** You’ll work remotely, with some flexibility to adjust your schedule — though this may depend on your assigned project. **Benefits and Personal Well\-Being** * **Flexible compensation** (Cobee) for meals, transportation, training, and childcare. * **Health insurance** with Cigna, Adeslas, or Sanitas. * **Wellness program** supporting emotional and psychological well\-being. **\#TRY \#THINK \#FEEL \#ENJOY** At Kairós, we firmly believe in the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where all employees feel valued and have the opportunity to reach their full potential — regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Apply now and join the Kairoseros and Kairoseras team!**