Vitor Sousa
About Vitor Sousa
Vitor Sousa is a Mobile QA Engineer with extensive experience in software testing and IT support. He has worked for various companies in the UK and Portugal, including roles as a Software Developer in Test and Acceptance Test Analyst, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Network Security.
Work at Backbase
Vitor Sousa has been employed at Backbase as a Mobile QA Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality of mobile applications through rigorous testing processes. His responsibilities include developing test strategies, executing test plans, and identifying defects to enhance product quality. Vitor's expertise in mobile testing contributes to the overall success of the projects he is involved in at Backbase, located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Software Development and QA
Prior to his current position, Vitor Sousa held several roles in software development and quality assurance. He worked at Bjss as a Software Developer in Test for 8 months in 2019, where he gained experience in automation testing. He also served as a QA Engineer at Ecotricity for 1 year and as an Acceptance Test Analyst at Actual Experience for 2 years. His diverse background includes roles that required both technical skills and collaboration with product teams to ensure software quality.
Education and Expertise
Vitor Sousa studied at Escola Superior de Gestão e Tecnologia de Felgueiras, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer and Network Security, specializing in Network and Cyber Security from 2013 to 2016. He also obtained an Associate’s Degree in Networks and IT Systems from Universidade da Maia - Ismai in 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in IT and security, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Vitor Sousa is an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, which has supported his advancement in testing roles. He has developed automation scripts using Java with Selenium WebDriver and CrossBrowserTesting, and has experience in both back-end and front-end automation testing using JavaScript, Mocha, Chai, and WebdriverIO. His proficiency with tools such as Jira, Kanbanize, and Freshdesk enhances his capabilities in bug tracking and reporting.
Career Progression and Roles
Vitor Sousa's career began as an IT Support Technician at Mobimaque in 2013. He progressed to a Junior Security Analyst at VisionWare Sistemas de Informação SA and later transitioned to various testing roles in the UK. He began as a Service Desk Analyst and was promoted to Junior Test Analyst, where he supported clients and performed maintenance checks in cloud environments. His career reflects a steady advancement through technical and quality assurance positions.