English RequiredFrench RequiredNot Accepting Candidates Living Abroad
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QA Engineer who is fluent in French to join our growing engineering team. In this role, The consultant will play a pivotal part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our web applications.
As a QA Engineer, you will bridge the gap between development and business, designing and executing both manual and automated tests. The consultant will lead the automation efforts using Playwright and manage our test lifecycle within Jira using Xray. The ideal consultant has a strong foundation in QA methodologies, excellent communication skills in French and English, and a passion for automation.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Automation: Design, develop, maintain, and execute robust end-to-end (E2E) automated test scripts using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript).
Test Management: Utilize Xray (within Jira) to create, organize, and manage test plans, test cases, and test executions, ensuring traceability from requirements to defects.
QA Testing & Strategy: Perform manual exploratory, functional, regression, and integration testing on web applications. Define test strategies and test plans for new features.
Collaboration: Work closely with Developers, Product Managers, and Business Analysts (mainly in French and English) to understand requirements and define clear acceptance criteria (BDD/Gherkin is a plus).
Defect Tracking: Identify, document, isolate, and track bugs to resolution using Jira.
CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated Playwright tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) for continuous feedback.
Continuous Improvement: Champion QA best practices, participate in code reviews for test automation scripts, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Language Skills: Professional fluency in French (both written and spoken) is required, as you will interact with francophone stakeholders and translate business requirements into test scenarios. Professional level of English is also required.
Technical Expertise:
Strong proven experience writing automated tests using Playwright (with Node.js/TypeScript/JavaScript).
Practical, hands-on experience with Xray for Jira for test management.
QA Methodologies: Deep understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes (SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum).
API Testing: Solid experience testing RESTful APIs (using tools like Postman, Bruno, or through Playwright).
Version Control: Proficiency with Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with high attention to detail.
Nice-to-Have / Desirable Skills:
Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber/Gherkin.
Knowledge of performance/load testing (e.g., heavily utilizing Playwright or tools like k6).
ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What we offer:
A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.
Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.
Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN
I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.
Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN
I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.
João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)
My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.
Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)
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What You Can Expect as a KWANer
Respect isn’t optional here
You’re trusted to deliver and supported to speak up.
Dedicated People Experience Partner
Someone accountable for your growth, not your allocation.
Continuous learning, built in
Learning that keeps pace with the systems you build.
Recognition that’s visible
Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed. Through our Rocket Points System, we constantly recognize your contributions.
A culture you can feel
From movie and quiz nights to dinners and our annual summer gathering, we don’t just work together - we build real connections.
Flexible spaces to work your way
Remote-first, with physical hubs when you want connection.
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