Senior QA Analyst (French speaker) | BPCE-SI

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

As part of Groupe BPCE's international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas - Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management - as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

Natixis in Portugal is currently seeking a Senior QA Analyst (French Speaker) to join its BPCE SI (BPCE Solutions Informatiques) team, within the IT (Information Technologies) department, to work in a hybrid work model at the Lisbon or Porto office.

Position overview

We are looking for a Senior Manual Tester with at least 8 years of experience to help ensure the quality of our applications. The role focuses exclusively on manual testing and does not include the design, development or execution of automated tests.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse functional requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Define manual test strategies and plans, taking risks and priorities into account.
• Write and maintain test scenarios and test cases, and execute them manually.
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document and track defects through to resolution.
• Provide clear test reports and contribute to monitoring release quality.
• Work closely with product, business, development and testing teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to improving manual testing practices.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in manual software testing.
• Strong knowledge of testing methods, techniques and phases.
• Experience writing test plans, scenarios and test cases.
• Proficiency with a test and defect management tool, such as Jira, Xray or an equivalent.
• Ability to analyse requirements and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, rigour, autonomy and analytical skills.
• C1 proficiency in French or higher, both written and spoken.

This position is dedicated exclusively to manual testing. No test automation activities are expected: the role does not include writing test scripts or setting up or maintaining an automation framework.

We will only consider CVs in English.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.