Software Placements
Software Test Engineer
Software PlacementsIreland17 days ago
ContractRemote FriendlyInformation Technology

Client


A B2B Technology solutions provider based in Dublin.


Role:


We are seeking a Manual QA Test Engineer. The role involves testing customer-facing web and mobile applications (iOS/Android), internal customer service and administrative tools, and backend services hosted in a hybrid Azure environment.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, methodical tester who enjoys uncovering issues before customers do, has strong communication skills, and is comfortable working across complex systems and environments.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform end-to-end manual testing across the ADW product suite, including:
  • Public-facing websites and mobile apps (iOS and Android).
  • Customer service and admin tools (web-based internal systems).
  • Backend components hosted in Windows virtual machines and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Validate integrations between front-end, middleware, and backend services.
  • Test data flow and integrity involving Azure Storage, APIs, and service layers.
  • Conduct functional, regression, integration, UI/UX, and UAT testing.
  • Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data.
  • Log and track defects in Jira, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers.
  • Participate in release cycles and deployment validations coordinated via Azure DevOps pipelines.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, documentation, and coverage.
  • Allocate part of your time (~20%) to writing or preparing structured test cases designed to be automated in Playwright and Selenium.
  • Participate in daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives in an Agile environment.


Requirements


  • 3+ years of manual QA testing experience (preferably on multi-platform applications).
  • Proven experience testing web applications, mobile apps, and admin tools.
  • Familiarity with Azure environments, particularly:
  • Azure DevOps (pipelines, releases, work items)
  • Azure Storage (blobs, tables, etc.)
  • Windows Virtual Machines and/or AKS-hosted microservices
  • Experience with Jira for ticketing, defect tracking, and test case management.
  • Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Working knowledge of API testing (Postman, Swagger, etc.).
  • Basic familiarity with SQL or data validation in relational databases.
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to reproduce complex issues.
  • Ability to document test results clearly and communicate effectively across teams.


Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Exposure to Playwright, Selenium, or other UI automation frameworks.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Understanding of CI/CD workflows in Azure DevOps.


The Rewards:


As a reward for your commitment to this role you will receive a competitive daily rate.


Contact:


Please contact Michael Brennan at Software Placements on +353 (0)1 525 4641 or email your C.V in Word/pdf format to [email protected].

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