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Software Test Analyst – Dublin

The Client:

Our client, a leading banks in Ireland, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Test Analyst to work in Dublin, Ireland.

What Youโ€™ll Love:

  • This role is part of a long-term strategic project within the Bank, so this is an opportunity to work for the top bank in the country on a Permanent / Rolling Contract basis.
  • The role offers a Competitive Day Rate and Hybrid working option is available.

What you are expected to have:

  • 7+ years of experience as a Manual Test Engineer or Software Test Analyst.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline is essential.
  • ISTQB Advanced Certification is essential.
  • Test Automation Certification is advantageous.
  • Project Management qualifications such as Agile, IPMA, PMP, or PRINCE2 are advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Proven experience in test planning, test design, test execution, defect management, and test reporting.
  • Experience across Functional Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression, Smoke, and API Testing.
  • Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience working closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and cross-functional delivery teams.
  • Experience working within CI/CD environments and supporting continuous testing practices.
  • Experience in the Banking, Financial Services, or Wealth & Insurance domain.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver high-quality testing in a fast-paced Agile environment.

What You will Do:

  • Work with solution architects, business analysts and developers to create appropriate test plans and designs to ensure sufficient coverage of requirements.ย 
  • Create relevant business and technical test cases using in-depth review of requirements.
  • Report on overall test status and follow defects to identify root cause and resolution.
  • Liaise with Scrum Masters, POs and engineers to outline test entry and exit criteria.
  • Participate in projects of varying methodologies to ensure quality standards in software and product are maintained.

You are good to apply if you are:

  • Irish or EU or British Citizen, or holding a Stamp 4 or Stamp 1G permit.
  • Residing in the specified job location currently

Why Should You Apply?

Aside from a highly competitive day rate/salary, this is a role that will provide a great balance of support and challenge for someone who wants to take the next step in their career.

Interested? Apply here:

If you feel youโ€™ve got the right skills and experience, we would absolutely love to hear from you!
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