Job Title: QA Engineer (Contract)
Location: Remote / Ireland-based
Duration: 6-12 Months (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experience
About the Role
We are seeking a QA Engineer (Contract) to join an established development team working on enterprise-level software solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality through meticulous testing, documentation, and collaboration with developers and stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys both manual and automated testing.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases based on product requirements and user stories.
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Perform functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing across web and API layers.
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Collaborate with developers and product owners to identify, document, and resolve defects.
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Contribute to test planning and continuous process improvement within the QA function.
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Track and manage issues using Jira or similar defect-tracking tools.
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Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing QA insight and support throughout sprint cycles.
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Ensure that all releases meet defined quality and performance standards prior to deployment.
Required Skills & Experience
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3+ years' experience in software QA (manual and/or automated).
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Proficiency in writing and executing test plans, cases, and scripts.
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Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright (or similar automation frameworks).
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Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
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Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
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Solid knowledge of SDLC and QA best practices.
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Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Nice to Have
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
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Knowledge of SQL for data validation.
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Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Background in performance or security testing.
Contract Details
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Type: Daily-rate contract
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Duration: 6-12 months (potential for renewal)
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Location: Remote (Ireland-based candidates preferred)
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Start: Immediate
