Software Engineer in Test
Posted 5 days ago by 1756450559
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Summary: The Senior Quality Engineer role focuses on API testing and automation, requiring deep involvement in product development to ensure quality from inception. The position demands the development of automated tests, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaboration with various stakeholders. This hands-on role significantly influences product reliability and user experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and proven API testing experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop fully automated tests for user stories within each sprint.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to API testing.
- Collaborate closely with analysts, developers, business specialists, and vendors.
- Ensure quality is built into the solution from the ground up.
- Analyze requirements, track defects, and report on test progress.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in Agile methodologies.
- Solid expertise in Java.
- Proven API testing experience.
- Hands-on with automation frameworks such as Karate and REST Assured.
- Experience with Cucumber/Gherkin for BDD-style testing.
- Familiarity with Maven and Git.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with Jenkins CI/CD.
- Jira/Xray experience is a plus.
- Passionate, analytical, and motivated with problem-solving abilities.
Salary (Rate): £350 per day
City: Galway
Country: Ireland
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Quality Engineer – API Focus
Location: Galway
Rate: €375 - €400 per day
Type: 12 Month contract
The Role We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with strong expertise in API testing and automation. In this role, you will be deeply involved in every stage of product development, ensuring quality is built into the solution from the ground up. You’ll develop fully automated tests for user stories within each sprint, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate closely with analysts, developers, business specialists, and vendors. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly impact the reliability and user experience of the product.
Skills & Expertise
- Strong background in Agile methodologies with experience delivering in sprints.
- Solid expertise in Java.
- Proven API testing experience (must-have).
- Hands-on with automation frameworks such as Karate and REST Assured.
- Experience with Cucumber/Gherkin for BDD-style testing.
- Familiarity with Maven and Git.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to analyze requirements, track defects, and report on test progress.
- Experience with Jenkins CI/CD (job creation & maintenance).
- Jira/Xray experience is a plus.
- Passionate, analytical, and motivated with the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
title: Software Engineer in Test
salary: €375 - €400 per day
location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland
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