Senior QA GEN AI Engineer

We are looking for a Senior QA GenAI Engineer to join our team and play a key role in integrating quality assurance practices with cutting-edge Generative AI solutions.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of intelligent systems that enhance the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including AI-driven automation, testing strategies, and application modernization. You will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and quality across distributed systems.

The role is hybrid, requiring presence 3 times per week in Lisbon.

Responsibilities

QA & Testing Strategy

• Design and implement test strategies, test cases, and quality assurance processes for complex systems.
  




• Ensure quality across microservices and distributed architectures.
  




• Use tools such as Postman and SOAP UI for API testing and validation.
  




• Promote best practices in QA, automation, and continuous testing.
  

GenAI & Intelligent Systems

• Develop and implement AI agents to support application modernization and technology migration.
  




• Build intelligent capabilities to optimize different phases of the SDLC, including testing and validation.
  




• Work with LLMs and associated protocols (e.g., MCP) to enhance system capabilities.
  




• Design and implement solutions using RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and embedding techniques.
  

Backend & Microservices Development

• Develop microservices and APIs to expose AI-driven capabilities.
  




• Collaborate on backend systems using .NET (preferred) or Java.
  




• Ensure services are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with modern architectural practices.
  

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and QA engineers.
  




• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on quality, automation, and innovation.
  




• Take ownership of deliverables, working autonomously with a strong results-oriented mindset.
  

Requirements

• Strong experience in .NET (preferred) or Java.
  




• Proven experience working with microservices and distributed systems.
  




• Solid background in QA practices, including test design, execution, and strategy.
  




• Hands-on experience with QA tools such as Postman or SOAP UI.
  




• Practical experience working with LLMs and related protocols (e.g., MCP).
  




• Experience with RAG architectures and embedding techniques.
  




• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  




• Ability to work autonomously, with a responsible and results-driven mindset.
  

Nice-to-have

• Experience with event-driven architectures (EDA) and event brokers such as Kafka.
  




• Familiarity with communication protocols such as gRPC, SOAP, and JSON-RPC.
  




• Knowledge of API security practices, including OAuth2, JWT, and zero-trust principles.
  




• Experience with observability tools and standards such as OpenTelemetry.
  




• Background in high-availability systems.
  

If this sounds like you, share your CV with us and let’s talk!