Test automation engineer senior

TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER SENIOR (HYBRID PORTO)Portuguesecompany hires for hybrid position Working Model: Porto, Portugal Candidatesmust already live in Portugal LanguageRequirements: Fluent English Experience Levels: 6+ years ofexperience  Instructions:Please send your CVs in English and make sure to include all skills andexperience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This willsignificantly increase your chances of success _____________________________________________________________We are looking for a highly experienced TestAutomation Engineer to join a Test Centre of Excellencesupporting large-scale programs in the Savingsand Protectiondomains. You will design, build, maintain, and scale automated testingframeworks, while training and supporting internal teams to elevate automationmaturity.Important:Your CV must clearly list the mandatory automation tools and technologiesbelow.About the RoleYou will define test automation strategies,conduct feasibility assessments, perform ROI analyses, and deliver robust testautomation solutions across complex platforms. This includes leadingdevelopment of automation frameworks, maintaining test environments, andensuring test execution is integrated in CI/CD pipelines.This role also includes coaching team membersand spreading best practices in test automation.Key ResponsibilitiesTestStrategy & Planning·        Define automation test strategy & manageautomation roadmap·        Plan rollout of automated test scripts andestimate budget/timelines·        Run POCs to validate automation feasibility·        Evaluate ROI and report on progress & riskAutomationDevelopment & Execution·        Translate business requirements into automatedtest scenarios (Gherkin)·        Deliver automation for GUI testing using:          o    Selenium (Java)          o    WebdriverIO (JavaScript)          o    Gherkin / Cucumber / Maven·        Participate and contribute in 3 Amigos sessions·        Integrate automation in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/ GitLab CI)·        Build and maintain automation environments with Docker & Kubernetes·        Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize test scriptsand frameworks·        Analyse results, provide Go/No-Go evidence &risk alertsCoaching& Enablement·        Train developers and junior QA engineers inautomation best practices·        Mentor on Gherkin adoption·        Stay up-to-date with industry tools and trendsTechnical Requirements·        >6years Test Automation experience·        Proven expertise developing & maintainingGUI automation frameworks·        Minimum2+ years hands-on experience with:          o    Selenium(Java)          o    WebdriverIO(JavaScript)          o    Gherkin/ Cucumber          o    Jenkins          o    Maven          o    IntelliJ·        Experience with:          o    Postman& JSON          o    Docker(image creation + test envs)          o    CI/CDpipeline creation          o    ALMOctane·        Ability to debug scripts and enhance testframeworks·        Knowledge of test strategy, risk analysis &reportingLanguages·        English(required)·        French(highly valued)Soft Skills·        Strong analytical and logical thinking·        Critical mindset & quality-driven·        Excellent communication, coaching &collaboration skills·        Ability to prioritize, plan, and adapt to change·        Customer-centric mindset·        High ownership, rigor, discipline and commitmentAdditional Information·        Ability to travel occasionally·        Willingness to work outside standard hours whenrequired ImportantYour CV must clearly show:·        Automation tools (Selenium, WebdriverIO,Jenkins, Docker, etc.)·        CI/CD and Gherkin experience·        Hands-on coding for test automation (Java +JavaScript)·        Experience designing and maintaining automationframeworksKeywords·        Test Automation·        Selenium (Java)·        WebdriverIO (JS)·        Gherkin / Cucumber·        Jenkins / GitLab CI·        Docker / Kubernetes·        IntelliJ / Maven·        ALM Octane·        Automation Frameworks·        CI/CD#CI