Software QA Engineer

Dublin, Ireland

QA Engineer

Permanent

Dublin 

Hybrid - 2 days a week in office, Dublin City Centre

Salary 60-65k plus package

Must have both Manual and Automation Experience.  Must have Stamp 4 visa or EU/UK Passport. Looking for a candidate who can help in the transition from Manual to Automation testing - looking for a candidate passionate about testing and new technologies.

s a member of our QA Team, you will be involved in all stages of the software lifecycle - from performing investigative tasks before work starts on a new feature, to investigating bugs that managed to sneak their way into a live product. You will be testing our products from both the backend and frontend and will be implementing a mixture of manual and automated testing.

What Responsibilities would you have?

· Work on strategic QA initiatives across multiple development projects

· Execute comprehensive testing strategies for frontend and backend systems

· Design and implement robust automated test suites and end-to-end user flows

· Drive continuous improvement of test automation frameworks and methodologies

· Develop and maintain detailed test cases for each software release cycle

· Perform thorough defect analysis, documentation, and reporting

· Build strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams

· Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies and sprint planning

· Establish and maintain best-practice QA documentation

· Provide technical mentorship to junior QA engineers

What background should you bring?

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

· Minimum 3 years of experience in software quality assurance, with expertise in both manual and automated testing

· Advanced knowledge of API testing methodologies and tools

· Deep understanding of Agile development practices and QA integration

· Expertise in developing comprehensive test strategies aligned with business requirements

· Proven ability to maintain excellence under pressure and strict deadlines

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

· Track record of successful collaboration with diverse technical teams

· Strong programming skills in at least one major language (Python preferred)

· Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with cloud-based test automation platforms

· Certifications in relevant QA methodologies or tools

· Experience with performance testing and security testing

· Knowledge of containerisation and microservices architecture