Software Engineer in Test (SDET)
Summary
An 11-month contract SDET role, hybrid based in Galway (~1 week/month in office). The engineer builds and maintains test automation frameworks (Java/Ruby, Cucumber), integrates tests into CI/CD pipelines, and contributes to application development with Java, JavaScript/Angular and RESTful services.
Software Engineer in Test (SDET) - Contract
Location: Hybrid - Galway
Office Attendance: Approximately 1 week per month in Galway
Contract: 11 months
Rate: €400 per day
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a high-performing Agile engineering team on an 11-month contract.
This is a hands-on engineering role combining software development and test automation, with a strong focus on building robust, maintainable and highly testable customer-facing applications.
You will play an important role in embedding automation and quality engineering practices across the development lifecycle, helping the wider team improve test coverage, release velocity and production quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain and improve automated test solutions and customer-facing software.
- Develop and maintain automated unit, component, integration, functional, performance, scenario and interoperability tests.
- Build and enhance automation frameworks using Java or Ruby, Cucumber and related technologies.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Work closely with developers, testers and Scrum teams to improve testability, software quality and defect prevention.
- Contribute to application development using Java, JavaScript/Angular and RESTful web services.
- Participate in code reviews and test-code reviews.
- Improve automated test coverage and support increased release velocity.
- Apply software engineering and testing principles to promote reliable, secure and maintainable solutions.
- Investigate complex technical problems and help resolve issues at source rather than simply identifying defects.
- Work effectively with distributed and international engineering teams.
Essential Experience
- 6-9 years' experience in software engineering, test automation or a closely related discipline.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and the Java ecosystem and/or Ruby.
- Strong experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
- Experience with Cucumber.
- Strong understanding of JavaScript.
- Experience with HTTP and RESTful web services.
- Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD environments.
- Experience working with front-end and web service applications.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, coding standards, source control, build processes and testing.
- Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
Desirable Experience
- Angular 2+
- Node.js
- Docker
- Selenium
- SOATest
- Test doubles and virtual assets
- Experience developing automation using Ruby/Cucumber
- Experience with contact centre technologies/platforms
- Performance and interoperability testing
- Strong understanding of software security and testability
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be a genuine software engineer with a strong quality and automation mindset, rather than someone focused solely on traditional testing.
You will be comfortable working across multiple technology stacks, learning complex systems quickly and taking ownership of technical problems. You should be pragmatic, self-directed and highly detail-oriented, with a passion for developing robust, maintainable software and improving engineering practices.
Contract Details
- 11-month contract
- €400 per day
- Hybrid working
- Approximately 1 week per month in Galway office
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative, international Agile engineering environment
Desired Skills and Experience
Software Engineer in Test (SDET) - Contract
Location: Hybrid - Galway
Office Attendance: Approximately 1 week per month in Galway
Contract: 11 months
Rate: €400 per day
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a high-performing Agile engineering team on an 11-month contract.
This is a hands-on engineering role combining software development and test automation, with a strong focus on building robust, maintainable and highly testable customer-facing applications.