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Middle QA Engineer (Manual)

spinai ยท Lisbon, Portugal

Software DevelopmentQuick applyfull-time26 days ago

About The Role

๐Ÿงฐ Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Perform manual testing across UI, APIs, integrations, and backend-driven workflows.
  • Analyze requirements and acceptance criteria, proactively identifying risks and gaps together with PO/PM/Dev.
  • Own and maintain test documentation in Zephyr: create, review, and update test cases and checklists; develop and manage test plans and test cycles; prepare test result reports when required.
  • Validate data integrity and system behavior using database queries.
  • Run and analyze automated test results to identify problem areas, support root-cause analysis, assist with prioritization, and align on next steps with the team.
  • Review product documentation, analyze it critically, and suggest improvements.
  • When needed, deliver short demos or walkthroughs to align with PO/PM

๐Ÿ“Œ Requirements

  • 3+ years of manual QA experience in Web/SaaS products (CRM/eCommerce is a plus).
  • Strong test design skills (exploratory, risk-based, negative scenarios, regression) and solid bug reporting.
  • Web fundamentals: HTTP, DevTools (Network/Console), basic HTML/CSS, general understanding of Java.
  • Databases are mandatory: understanding core DB concepts + hands-on verification using PostgreSQL.
  • Practical understanding of test plan / test cycle / test case concepts and ability to apply them in Zephyr.
  • Ability to read documentation, analyze it critically, and suggest changes.
  • Critical thinking and initiative to uncover risks and non-obvious defects.
  • English: Intermediate+.

๐Ÿ›  Tooling (used daily)

  • Jira โ€” bug tracking, tasks, defect communication
  • Zephyr โ€” test management (test plans, test cycles, test cases, regression)
  • Database tools (PostgreSQL) โ€” data validation and verification via SQL queries
  • Browser DevTools (Chrome/Firefox) โ€” Network/Console for request / http analysis, UI behavior, errors
  • Automated tests (CI / project runs) โ€” running and reading results/logs to identify weak spots and support defect analysis and alignment on next steps with the development team
  • Nice to have: Postman, Swagger, Confluence (or similar), AI tools for QA, Jenkins

Nice-to-Have

  • REST API testing (Postman, Swagger). SQL beyond basics.
  • Exposure to test automation (running tests, reading logs/reports).
  • Experience using AI tools to improve QA efficiency.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, and Azure (basic services, IAM/permissions, core cloud concepts).
  • Java understanding (reading code / following logic is a plus).

๐ŸŒ Why Spin.AI

  • Work in a fast-moving, high-impact cybersecurity company recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and G2 .
  • Work on a real product with real users and visible business impact
  • Work on an interesting and large-scale product
  • Solve complex, non-trivial security and engineering challenges
  • Opportunity to influence technical and product decisions
  • Trust from management and autonomy in day-to-day work
  • Strong, professional team with deep expertise

๐ŸŽ What we offer

  • Annual performance-based salary review
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Referral bonuses
  • Educational budget
  • Sport & hobby compensation
  • Medical insurance compensation
  • Company presents (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc.)
  • Corporate travel parties twice a year

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