# Senior QA Engineer (Integration Testing)

> Alongside · Porto, Portugal (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-04

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Euronext

## Description

**Alongside** partners with organizations to **drive digital transformation** and **build high-performing tech teams**.

We are looking for a **Senior Integration Quality Analyst** to join a project with one of our clients operating in the **financial markets industry**.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in **back-end and integration testing**, combined with a solid understanding of quality assurance processes and release management.

This role requires a hands-on, autonomous professional who can take ownership of QA activities, assess quality risks, and ensure that software releases meet the required quality standards.

### **Responsibilities**

-   Take ownership of the **end-to-end QA lifecycle**, from requirements analysis and test planning to execution and post-production validation;
-   Define and manage **QA scope, test coverage, quality gates, and entry/exit criteria**;
-   Design, execute, and maintain test cases for **back-end applications, APIs, middleware, and system integrations**;
-   Perform **integration, regression, and automated testing**, ensuring system reliability and stability;
-   Identify, investigate, and track defects, performing root cause analysis when necessary;
-   Assess **release readiness**, identify potential risks, and provide clear **Go/No-Go recommendations**;
-   Collaborate with development, business, and technical teams to ensure quality standards are met;
-   Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, automation, and quality assurance practices.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of professional experience** in Software Quality Assurance, ideally in complex back-end or integration environments;
-   Strong experience in **back-end, middleware, and integration testing**;
-   Solid understanding of the **end-to-end QA lifecycle**, including test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, regression testing, and release validation;
-   Hands-on experience testing **APIs, system interfaces, data flows, and dependencies between applications**;
-   Experience defining and monitoring **test coverage, quality metrics, and release readiness criteria**;
-   Experience with **test automation** and good knowledge of **Python** for scripting and automation;
-   Good knowledge of **Linux environments**;
-   Experience with **test management and bug tracking tools**, such as Jira or equivalent;
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including **root cause analysis**;
-   Ability to work independently, take ownership of QA activities, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders;
-   **Fluent English**, both written and spoken.

### Nice to have

-   Experience testing applications within **Banking, Capital Markets, Brokerage, or Trading environments**, particularly cash and/or derivatives markets;
-   Knowledge of **trading platforms, order management systems, market data, clearing, or settlement processes**;
-   Experience using **AI tools to support or improve testing processes**, including test case generation, automation, and test analysis;
-   Familiarity with **CI/CD processes** and automated regression testing.

## Benefits

-   Hybrid working model (4x Porto Office);
-   Opportunity to work on **challenging projects within the financial markets industry**;
-   Collaboration with experienced technical teams in an international environment;
-   Exposure to complex systems and integration environments;
-   Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.

## Apply

[Apply at Alongside](https://apply.workable.com/alongside-team/j/05BDCA7A27/apply)

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