QA Engineer (Performance + Manual Testing)

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Collaborate to enhance performance quality, conducting audits and load testing, while ensuring stability for high-volume enterprise workloads.
Spin.AI is a global SaaS cybersecurity company that protects mission-critical data across Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Slack & more. Our product – SpinOne – is a leading platform that unifies SSPM, ransomware protection, DLP, backup & recovery. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 500 Best Employers and continue to scale rapidly. As we grow, our platform must confidently handle massive data flows and high-load enterprise environments and this is exactly where we need you. 🚀 We are looking for a Performance-focused QA Engineer who will help us strengthen system stability, identify bottlenecks, and ensure our platform can handle high-volume enterprise workloads. At the start of your journey with us, you will: — Audit the current system, find weak points, and improve performance quality — Build and execute performance and load testing strategy — Ensure the product withstands large data volumes and heavy user load — Cover core functionality with tests (automation + manual when needed) — Propose engineering improvements, not just report issues This is a role for someone who thinks as an engineer, not just a tester. This role is based in our Lisbon office in a hybrid format. If you are not currently in Portugal, we are open to remote work during the trial period, with relocation to Lisbon afterward. 🧰 Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Automation Testing:
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize automated tests on Java
  • Use modern automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).Integrate tests into CI/CD processes.
  • Performance Testing:
  • Create scripts for load testing (1,000+ users).
  • Utilize tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner.
  • Conduct performance tests, analyze results, and monitor the system under load.
  • Identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to address them.
  • Implement best practices to ensure system stability.
  • Manual Testing:
  • Perform functional, regression, and integration testing.
  • Analyze requirements and create test cases.
  • Conduct manual testing of core system components.
  • Report detected issues and collaborate with developers to resolve them.
  • 📌 Requirements
  • Technical Expertise:
  • Proficient in Java and experienced in using it for writing tests.
  • 2+ years of experience in automation testing (knowledge of tools such as Selenium, Appium, or similar).
  • 2+ years of experience in performance testing (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, or similar tools).
  • Experience with monitoring systems (e.g., Grafana, Kibana,).
  • Experience testing microservices architectures and APIs (Postman, Swagger, REST, SOAP).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Workspace, and Azure.
  • Understanding of database operations (e.g.,SQL, NoSQL) and ability to perform queries for testing.

  • Manual Testing Skills:
  • Proficiency in manual testing methods and approaches.
  • Familiarity with task tracking systems (Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps). Experience in creating test cases, checklists, and preparing test documentation (Zephyr Scale)

  • Soft Skills:
  • Attention to detail and responsibility. 
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.
  • Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins).
  • 🌍 Why Spin.AI
  • Work in a fast-moving, high-impact cybersecurity company recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and G2.
  • Work on a real product with real users and visible business impact
  • Work on an interesting and large-scale product
  • Solve complex, non-trivial security and engineering challenges
  • Opportunity to influence technical and product decisions
  • Trust from management and autonomy in day-to-day work
  • Strong, professional team with deep expertise
  • 🎁 What we offer
  • Annual performance-based salary review
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Referral bonuses
  • Educational budget
  • Sport & hobby compensation
  • Medical insurance compensation
  • Company presents (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc.)
  • Corporate travel parties twice a year
  • Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Education Stipend: Educational budget
    • Health Insurance: Medical insurance compensation
    • Corporate travel parties: Corporate travel parties twice a year
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