Developer / Automation Engineer

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Hello! Do you believe you found this opportunity by chance? We at Nimber don't believe in chance. We are looking for a Developer / Automation Engineer to join a technical team responsible for the development and automation of backend solutions, in an environment based on microservices, containers and cloud-native architectures. If you have strong experience in Java development and have already worked with test automation, this could be your next challenge. What will you do? - Develop and maintain backend solutions in Java; - Develop and maintain fully automated tests; - Create and evolve automation components and frameworks; - Develop unit, integration and end-to-end tests; - Work with REST APIs and, valued, gRPC; - Create test scenarios to validate communication and integration between different microservices; - Configure and work with simulators, mocks and test environments; - Work with container-based solutions; - Run and analyse tests in Docker and Kubernetes environments; - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; - Identify, analyse and resolve issues found during test execution; - Collaborate with Developers and the rest of the team in the continuous improvement of solutions; - Contribute to the evolution of the team's automation and quality practices. What are we looking for? - Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Java development; - Minimum of 1 year of experience in QA Automation / Test Automation; - Solid experience in Java and backend development; - Experience with microservices architectures; - Hands-on experience in automated test development; - Knowledge of JUnit and/or TestNG; - Experience with REST API testing, particularly through tools such as RestAssured, Postman/Newman or equivalents; - Knowledge of Docker and containers; - Knowledge of Git and CI/CD processes; - Experience or knowledge of mocks, simulators and/or Testcontainers; - Good analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. We also value: - Experience with Kubernetes; - Experience in cloud-native environments; - Knowledge of gRPC; - Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions; - Knowledge of performance tools such as JMeter, k6 or Gatling; - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices; - Experience in configuring and maintaining test environments; - Knowledge of mocking and service virtualisation tools; - ISTQB certification or equivalent. What do we value in you? We are looking for someone with a strong backend development foundation, who enjoys programming and has automation experience. The role is 100% automation-focused, with no manual testing component. We especially value technical curiosity, autonomy, troubleshooting skills and a willingness to learn, as well as an interest in working with Java, microservices, containers and automation in technically challenging environments. Ready to join us and succeed? If you are tired of feeling like just another number, send us your application and become a Nimber.