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Alongside·Porto, Porto District, Portugal·Full-time

Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Posted 19 August 2026

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

Software Quality Assurance Analyst