Software Engineer in Test
Posted 5 days ago by 1753886632
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Summary: The role of Software Engineer in Test involves joining a global development team in Dublin for a 12-month contract, focusing on ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle. The position requires expertise in test automation and a strong background in software quality engineering. The engineer will contribute to project design, build automation frameworks, and mentor peers while promoting a quality-first mindset. This hybrid role necessitates one week of on-site work per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to project design to ensure testability
- Build and maintain robust automation frameworks
- Create, manage, and execute automated test strategies
- Manipulate test data for high-quality test coverage
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (planning, standups, retrospectives)
- Define acceptance criteria with engineers and stakeholders
- Report on test results and release readiness
Key Skills:
- 6 years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Engineering
- Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated deployment tools
- Agile experience, especially in distributed teams
- Programming: Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Test Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber (at least one)
- Frameworks: Node-based environments & package managers
- Databases: MySQL, Oracle, or other relational databases
- Cloud Platforms: Awareness of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Bonus: Experience with desktop app testing, telephony systems
Salary (Rate): £375 per day
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Software Engineer in Test
Location: Dublin (Hybrid, 1 week per month onsite)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: Up to €375 per day
About the Role We’re seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer for a 12-month contract opportunity in Dublin. You’ll join a global development team focused on delivering a consistent, personalised digital experience to users across regions. This role will play a key part in ensuring quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle.
What You’ll Bring
- 6 years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Engineering
- Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated deployment tools
- Agile experience, especially in distributed teams
Technical Skills
- Programming: Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Test Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber (at least one)
- Frameworks: Node-based environments & package managers
- Databases: MySQL, Oracle, or other relational databases
- Cloud Platforms: Awareness of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Bonus: Experience with desktop app testing, telephony systems
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Contribute to project design to ensure testability
- Build and maintain robust automation frameworks
- Create, manage, and execute automated test strategies
- Manipulate test data for high-quality test coverage
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (planning, standups, retrospectives)
- Define acceptance criteria with engineers and stakeholders
- Report on test results and release readiness
The Value You’ll Deliver
- Offer technical leadership and mentorship to peers
- Champion a quality-first mindset across the engineering team
- Lead by example in automation and testing best practices
- Balance hands-on testing with broader strategic influence
Apply today to make an immediate impact as part of a high-performing software quality engineering team.