Software Engineer in Test (4+ yoe)
Dublin-based
"Connect week" working policy - 3 weeks remote / 1 week onsite)
Contract / up to €320/day
About the Role
We are hiring a Software Engineer in Test to join our growing engineering team and help build high‑quality, scalable applications used across the financial services domain. This role is ideal for someone with 4+ years of QA automation experience, strong fundamentals in modern testing frameworks, and a passion for engineering excellence.
You will work closely with developers, product owners, and QA colleagues to design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and ensure reliable, customer‑focused delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and maintain automated tests across UI, API, and integration layers.
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Contribute to the QA automation strategy and follow best practices in test design and maintainability.
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Collaborate with engineering teams during design, development, and code review stages.
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Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, estimation, and test reporting.
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Work with CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated tests into continuous delivery processes.
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Support test data setup, environment readiness, and defect triage.
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Ensure high‑quality releases through functional, regression, and acceptance testing.
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Work effectively within an Agile/Scrum environment.
Required Experience & Skills
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4+ years of hands‑on experience in software testing and automation.
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Strong automation experience with Selenium, REST Assured, Cypress or Playwright.
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Solid programming experience in Java (or similar languages such as Python).
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Good understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and API validation.
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Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tooling.
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Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern SDLC practices.
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Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Nice to Have
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Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, including serverless technologies.
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Experience working with large data sets or data‑driven testing.
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Previous experience in Financial Services (not mandatory).
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Knowledge of test data strategies and environment management.
What You’ll Get
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Career development within a highly collaborative engineering culture.
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Opportunities to work with modern automation and cloud technologies.
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Hybrid working, excellent benefits, and ongoing learning support.
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The chance to contribute to high‑impact products used across the financial industry.