QA Principal

Join us a QA Principal

Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets?

We are looking for a QA Principal to join the Euronext Securities team in Porto.

Euronext Securities is at the forefront of post-trade services and one of the largest Central Securities Depository (CSD) operators in Europe. We deliver cutting-edge settlement, custody and issuance services for both domestic and international markets, supporting clients throughout the entire value chain. Join us and play a key role in advancing secure and resilient securities issuance and settlement.

You will primarily be responsible for:

• Defining and supporting the automation and artificial intelligence (AI) test approach for projects
• Estimating, prioritising and supporting execution of automation and AI testing activities
• Monitoring and managing risks associated with test plans and contributing to risk identification
• Providing clear, accurate and regular reporting through key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the automation strategy
• Partnering with other QA team members and QA leadership to align common tools and approaches for automation and AI
• Working with development and infrastructure teams to implement a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) strategy that incorporates test by design and embedded automated tests
• Defining and providing technical guidance and best practices for software development and business operations teams
• Contributing to the definition, implementation and monitoring of company quality standards, including synchronisation with other quality assurance units

Your profile:

• Strong technical skills in automated testing frameworks, AI-driven testing tools, CI/CD pipelines and software quality assurance
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java or similar
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Minimum five years of experience in quality assurance, automation and testing, preferably in financial services or technology environments
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related field

Apply by submitting a CV in English.

Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base.

Join a company where market infrastructure is built on innovation and where every innovation starts with a bold mind asking, “What’s next?”. At Euronext, we believe change is a starting point, not an obstacle. We look for people who see growth opportunities, think long term, and want to help shape capital markets for future generations. Together, we don’t just support markets — we help shape their future.

Euronext Values

Unity

•        We respect and value the people we work with

•        We are unified through a common purpose

•        We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

•        We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

•        We act with integrity in everything we do

•        We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

•        We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

•        We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

•        We take smart risks

Energy

•        We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

•        We focus on and encourage personal leadership

•        We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

•           We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

•           We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

•           We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.