Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams. We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to join a project with one of our clients, a global leader in professional information solutions and software. Operating across more than 180 countries, the company develops technology-driven solutions for industries including Healthcare, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, and Legal & Regulatory . This person will work closely with multidisciplinary development teams, helping strengthen software quality practices and ensuring reliable, high-quality releases across existing products and new initiatives. Responsabilities: Design, document, and execute test plans, test scenarios, and test cases based on functional and technical requirements. Perform functional, integration, end-to-end (E2E), and regression testing across different software solutions. Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. Identify, document, and follow up on defects, ensuring clear communication with development teams. Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and testing methodologies. Support the implementation and evolution of automated testing practices . Help identify opportunities to increase test coverage, efficiency, and overall product quality. Develop a strong understanding of the products and business domain to ensure effective test coverage. Participate actively in an Agile development environment , contributing to the timely delivery of high-quality software. Communicate quality risks, issues, and testing outcomes clearly to relevant stakeholders. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering , or a related technical field. Previous hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance / Software Testing . Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and their practical application. Experience designing and executing functional, integration, E2E, and regression tests . Experience creating test cases and scenarios based on business and functional requirements. Knowledge of test automation and experience with tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or similar . Good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile ways of working. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proactive mindset and willingness to contribute to the improvement of QA processes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English , both written and spoken. Nice to have: Experience helping teams introduce or scale test automation frameworks . Experience working with enterprise software products. Familiarity with cloud-based applications or environments. Experience working in complex, multi-product software environments. Hybrid working model: 2 days per week at the office; Collaborative and international work environment; Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects; Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices; Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.