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Checkmarx

QA Automation Engineer

Checkmarx
Portugal · Full-time · Entry

Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk, but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders.

We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies including Siemens, Airbus, SalesForce, Stellantis, Adidas, Wal-Mart and Sanofi.

What would you be doing?

  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Architects, and Developers
  • Analyze and understand the business and technical requirements of the SAST Engine
  • Review technical documentation for language and framework support; build sample projects to validate integration
  • Validate vulnerability research provided by the security team and develop corresponding test cases
  • Develop new automated tests and maintain existing test automation projects
  • Support and enhance current automation infrastructure
  • Work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, ensuring high visibility and clear communication

Requirements:

What is needed to succeed?

  • +3 years of experience with automation testing frameworks (Cypress, Selenium, or Playwright)
  • +3 years of experience with a programming language used for test automation (JavaScript, Golang, Java, Python, or C#)
  • Proven experience in API testing
  • Strong background in manual testing
  • Proven experience in creating test plans and testing strategies
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)

Advantages:

  • Experience with Agile methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with configuring and maintaining CI environments

What we have to offer:

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year.

Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Posted
Sep 11, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Braga
Company
Checkmarx

Industries

Computer Network Security

Categories

Quality Assurance

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