QA Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our financial services client in Dublin.
This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
As a QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications by designing and executing effective testing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
* Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing of applications.
* Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using JIRA or similar tools.
* Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements and quality standards.
* Perform API testing to validate integrations between systems and services.
* Utilize SQL to verify data integrity and accuracy during testing.
* Deliver high-quality test documentation, including reports and defect analysis.
* Actively contribute to process improvements to enhance the QA function.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as a QA Engineer or Test Analyst.
* Proficiency in designing and executing manual test cases.
* Strong experience with API testing (e.g., Postman, Swagger).
* Competency in SQL for data validation and query writing.
* Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar tools for test case management and defect tracking.
* Previous experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.
* Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
* Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
* Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits:
* Hybrid work environment
The estimated salary for this position is approximately €60,000 - €80,000 per year, depending on experience.