Software Quality Analyst (QA Engineer)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Software Quality Analyst to work on digital transformation projects in the heavy industry, ensuring reliability, traceability, and security. Key Highlights: 1. Work on digital transformation projects in the heavy industry 2. Structure and evolve Quality Engineering practices for critical systems 3. Ensure reliability and security of deliveries in complex environments A Brazilian engineering and integrated solutions company operating in domestic and international markets, with a track record defined by the competence of its human talent and strong investment in cutting-edge technologies—enabling it to be among the pioneers in developing and implementing intelligent solutions. TSA is a company that generates and shares knowledge, betting on building a more ethical and responsible society. Headquartered in Belo Horizonte/MG, the company has a team of highly qualified professionals to meet market demands. Do you identify with this? Register now and join our team! **Responsibilities and Duties** **About the Opportunity** ------------------------ We are looking for a Software Quality Analyst to work on digital transformation projects targeting the heavy industry, focusing on web/desktop OT (Operational Technology) software solutions, integration with SCADA, MES, IIoT systems, and integration between industrial and corporate IT environments. The professional will be responsible for structuring and evolving Quality Engineering practices for critical industrial automation systems, ensuring operational reliability, traceability, stability, and security of deliveries. We expect an analytical, systems-thinking, and technically autonomous individual capable of operating in complex environments involving industrial system integration, corporate software, and critical infrastructure. **Main Responsibilities** -------------------------------- * Analyze functional, operational, and business requirements related to industrial systems. * Define test strategies for industrial web applications, SCADA systems, MES, and OT/IT integrations. * Structure and execute functional, integrated, regression, and end\-to\-end tests. * Validate critical industrial operational flows, alarms, telemetry, historians, and system integrations. * Support test automation for APIs, web applications, backend services, and industrial integrations. * Participate in validation of systems connected to PLCs, SCADA systems, historians, and IIoT platforms. * Identify and mitigate operational risks related to software quality. * Collaborate with automation, development, infrastructure, data, and industrial operations teams. * Support validation processes, FAT, SAT, and digital commissioning of solutions. * Ensure test traceability, evidence, and technical documentation. * Support observability, monitoring, and troubleshooting initiatives for critical applications. * Contribute to continuous improvement of industrial software quality and engineering processes. **Expected Profile** ------------------- * Investigative mindset oriented toward problem solving. * Strong communication and multidisciplinary relationship skills. * Systems thinking and focus on risk mitigation. * Ability to operate autonomously in complex environments. * Continuous improvement mindset and quality culture. **Expected Deliverables** ------------------------- * Test strategy aligned with plant operational risks. * Reduced production failures and operational incidents. * Increased reliability of OT/IT integrations. * Automated coverage of critical scenarios. * Evidence and traceability of industrial validations. * Continuous improvement of quality processes. * Evolution of the team’s Quality Engineering maturity. * Support for operational stability and availability of industrial solutions. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Required Education** ----------------------- * Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis and Development, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields. * Soft skills training or specialized courses are considered a plus. **Desired Knowledge** ---------------------------- **a) Test Automation and Quality Engineering** ------------------------------------------------ * Experience with manual and automated testing. * Knowledge of REST API, WebSocket, and backend integration testing. * Experience with tools such as: * Cypress * Postman * Playwright * Selenium * Appium * Knowledge of BDD (Gherkin/Cucumber) is a plus. * Knowledge of performance, load, and resilience testing. **b) Industrial Systems and OT** -------------------------------- * Knowledge of industrial environments and automation. * Experience or familiarity with: * SCADA * MES * IIoT * Industrial historians * Supervisory and telemetry systems * Knowledge of industrial protocols is a plus: * OPC/OPC\-UA * Modbus * MQTT * Ethernet/IP * Familiarity with OT/IT environment integration. * Basic knowledge of industrial processes in mining, steelmaking, energy, or manufacturing is a plus. **c) Development and Infrastructure** --------------------------------------- * Knowledge of: * C\# * .NET * JavaScript/TypeScript * Node.js * Microservices and APIs. * Experience with Docker and containerized environments. * Knowledge of CI/CD: * Azure DevOps * Jenkins * GitHub Actions * Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases. **d) Observability and Operations** --------------------------------- * Knowledge of monitoring and observability: * Grafana * Kibana * Datadog * Dynatrace * Log analysis and troubleshooting capability. * Knowledge of failure tracing and root cause analysis. **Differentiators** ---------------- * Experience in Industry 4\.0 projects. * Experience in OT/IT integration. * Experience with high-availability critical systems. * Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity. * Experience with distributed environments and event-driven architectures. * Participation in industrial modernization or digital transformation projects. * Experience in mining, steelmaking, energy, oil \& gas, or heavy manufacturing. **Additional Information** Here you’ll find: * Meal/voucher allowance; * Co-payment health insurance plan; * Dental plan; * Transportation allowance or company-provided transport; * Life insurance; * Wellhub; * Psychological assistance provided through partners; * Educational institution partnerships with discounts for employees and dependents; * Discounts at partner stores and services. Operating since 1992, **TSA Engenharia** delivers innovative solutions in automation, electrical, instrumentation, information, process optimization, commissioning, and turn\-key supply systems. Active in Brazil and abroad—with a strong presence across Latin America—TSA serves the steel, metallurgical, mineral, oil & gas, cement, electric power, and fertilizer industries, guided by its Integrated Model for Sustainable and Sustained Growth Management. Generating and sharing knowledge is our bet toward building a more ethical and responsible society.