Test Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

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Porto, PRT
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Fintech • Information Technology • Software
The Role
Define and lead the organization-wide test automation strategy, architect scalable frameworks, and implement UI, API, integration, unit, performance, and load testing. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD and promote shift-left practices. Review test coverage and results, establish standards, drive quality improvements, and coach junior and mid-level engineers. Collaborate with developers, analysts, QA teams, and product stakeholders in distributed agile environments.
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What the job is about 

As a senior Test Automation Engineer, you are responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving the test automation strategy across the organization. You combine deep technical expertise with a strong sense of quality ownership. You design, build and maintain a scalable test automation framework, coach and mentor test automation engineers in best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.


Your responsibilities include:

· Design, implement, and maintain a scalable, modular, and robust test automation framework (UI, API, integration, unit, performance).

· Define and promote test automation standards, guidelines, and best practices across teams.

· Drive test automation strategy and architecture in alignment with product and platform objectives.

· Collaborate with developers, analysts, and QA teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD processes.

· Ensure testing is embedded early in the development lifecycle (shift-left testing).

· Review automated test scripts, test results, and test coverage to ensure high-quality deliverables.

· Provide coaching and mentoring to junior and mid-level automated test engineers.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives around quality, tooling, and automation maturity.

· Contribute to performance and load testing efforts where relevant.


Your interests and skills

You are a technically strong engineer with a passion for building high-quality, maintainable automation solutions. You thrive on solving complex challenges and enjoy guiding teams towards smarter, faster, and more reliable testing practices.

What else is expected:

· Minimum 8 years of experience in a senior test automation role.

· Demonstrated ability to set up and architect test automation frameworks from scratch.

· Strong hands-on experience in automated testing (UI, API, integration, performance).

· Proficiency with popular automation frameworks and languages (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Java, Python, …).

· Experience with AI is a strong plus. 

· ISTQB CTFL 4.0 certification mandatory, ISTQB CTAL-TAE and/or CT-TAS certification recommended

· Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and lifecycle management.

· A mindset on the crosshairs between critical and analytical

· Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

· Comfortable working in distributed, cross-functional and agile teams.

· Ability to coach, mentor, and influence others in technical decision-making.

· Familiarity with performance and load testing tools is an asset.

 What we Offer 
  • Competitive salary package
  • Meal vouchers
  • Hospitalization insurance

Join an international, multicultural company with more than 35 years of experience, which doubles in size every 5 years. We encourage a horizontal, open corporate culture where career development and personal growth are central. You benefit from a comprehensive 6-month onboarding, including a dedicated job coach, and receive ongoing learning opportunities. Participate in fun team activities such as after-work drinks, barbecues, family days, and company weekends. 


Skills Required

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in a senior test automation role
  • Experience setting up and architecting test automation frameworks from scratch
  • Strong hands-on experience with UI, API, integration, and performance automated testing
  • Proficiency with automation frameworks and languages such as Playwright, Cypress, Java, and Python
  • ISTQB CTFL 4.0 certification
  • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and lifecycle management
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience working in distributed, cross-functional, agile teams
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and influence technical decision-making
  • AI experience
  • ISTQB CTAL-TAE and/or CT-TAS certification
  • Familiarity with performance and load testing tools
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The Company
HQ: Zwijnaardse Dries
668 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Sofico is a world-leading provider of industry-leading ERP software solutions for automotive finance, leasing, fleet, and mobility management companies globally. With over 35 years of industry experience, the company empowers these organizations to provide superior solutions for enhanced automotive and mobility services through a flexible and comprehensive product suite designed to manage diverse contract types and lines of business via a unified cloud-based platform.

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