{"id":7268,"date":"2026-07-13T12:49:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/it-jobs\/expert-manual-tester-manual-qa-test-strategy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:07:43","slug":"expert-manual-tester-manual-qa-test-strategy","status":"publish","type":"matador-job-listings","link":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/en\/it-jobs\/expert-manual-tester-manual-qa-test-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Manual Tester \u2013 Manual QA &amp; Test Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Unleash the power of manual testing \u2014 ensure flawless quality through strategic, meticulous validation!<\/strong><\/p> <p>Lisbon, Porto \u2014 Hybrid work model, with up to 3 remote days per week.<\/p> <p>As an <strong>Expert Manual Tester<\/strong>, you will be working for our client, a leader in the corporate banking sector within the Group BPCE. The project focuses on developing lease applications, emphasizing manual, exploratory, and risk-based testing approaches to guarantee high-quality deliverables. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape testing excellence and advance your career in a dynamic environment.<\/p> <p><strong>Your main responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Develop and refine overall manual testing strategies, including planning, scope definition, and risk mitigation aligned with business objectives.<\/li> <li>Design comprehensive manual test cases, scenarios, and user flows covering functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing.<\/li> <li>Execute manual tests effectively, identifying defects, inconsistencies, and unforeseen scenarios through exploratory testing.<\/li> <li>Analyze test results, log defects with clarity, and communicate status, quality metrics, and risks to stakeholders.<\/li> <li>Perform root cause analysis of defects and propose corrective actions to improve testing processes continuously.<\/li> <li>Serve as a technical QA expert, mentoring team members and promoting best practices in manual testing.<\/li> <li>Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Developers to ensure clarity on requirements and quality expectations, focusing on manual coverage aspects.<\/li> <li>Participate in reviews to identify potential quality issues early, especially those uncovered through manual validation.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>You\u2019re ideal for this role if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on manual testing.<\/li> <li>Extensive experience designing, planning, executing, and documenting manual tests.<\/li> <li>Proficiency in exploratory, risk-based, and usability testing techniques.<\/li> <li>Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and SDLC processes.<\/li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with an investigative mindset.<\/li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (fluent) and French.<\/li> <li>Ability to work independently, proactively, and with exceptional attention to detail.<\/li> <li>Experience with defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>It is a strong plus if you have:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Certifications in Quality Assurance or Testing (e.g., ISTQB).<\/li> <li>Prior experience working within financial services or banking environments.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Language Required for the role:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Fluent English and French \u2014 excellent communication skills are essential to liaise effectively within multilingual teams.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>Eligibility for the role:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>#MAKEYourCareerBETTER<\/strong><br \/> Interested? 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