Quality Assurance Analyst | DSI Corporate

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.

We are looking for a full-level QA Analyst with experience in test coordination to be part of the Testing Factory team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of quality assurance processes, leadership skills, and a passion for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. This professional will be responsible for planning, executing, and supervising testing activities, as well as coordinating the activities on specific projects.

Your Mission 

The Testing Factory team is based in Porto with hybrid remote work, interacting with a group of developers, business analysts and applicative support in Paris and Porto in different business areas with different tools. It will be required to work in an agile method in collaboration with other members of the team to carry out the prioritized topics entrusted to the team. 

Responsibilities: 

Test Planning

• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to understand product requirements.
• Define test strategies, scopes, and objectives for projects.
• Create and review detailed test plans, including test types (functional, regression, performance, security, etc.), acceptance criteria, and timelines.
• Identify and document quality-related risks.

Test Execution and Coordination:

• Manage and prioritize the test backlog, assigning tasks to the project team.
• Supervise the execution of manual and automated test cases.
• Ensure compliance with defined test strategies.
• Monitor test progress and identify bottlenecks.
• Facilitate communication between QA team members and other project areas.
• Provide guidance and technical support to the members of the project.

Defect Management:

• Identify, document, and report defects clearly and concisely in tracking tools.
• Prioritize defects according to severity and business impact.
• Track defect lifecycles and verify fixes.
• Provide constructive feedback to the development team.

Continuous Improvement:

• Actively participate in improving QA processes and testing methodologies.
• Propose and implement new tools and techniques to optimize testing activities.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the QA knowledge base.

Evaluate the effectiveness of test strategies and propose adjustments.

• Proven experience as a QA Analyst, with at least 6 years of experience at a full-level.
• Solid experience in coordinating testing activities.
• Profound knowledge in different types of software testing (functional, regression, smoke, sanity, integration, performance, security, etc.).
• Experience in creating and reviewing test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Proficiency in test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Xray).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Relationship Skills: 

• Autonomous, Responsible, Proactive and Organized while having the ability to adapt 
• Teamwork having good communication spirit 
• Constant communication between different IT teams/squads working in different countries

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 commit to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.