Junior Technical QA (SDET)

Citco; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible working

Job summary

Citco in Dublin, Ireland, is hiring a Junior Technical QA (SDET) for Private Equity IT. You will contribute to test automation across API, UI, ETL, and database layers and support integration of automation into CI/CD pipelines.

The role involves collaborating with the PE IT team and QA groups within Citco. The ideal candidate holds a computing-related qualification, shows enthusiasm for learning, and demonstrates a quality-focused mindset with an interest in coding across languages.

Qualifications

• You hold a relevant technical qualification in a computing, software development, or related discipline.
• You have an interest in technology and self-learning.
• You are a critical thinker — you question why, not just how, things work.
• You have a quality-focused mindset and can test software behavior.
• You are aware of AI tooling and how it can improve development workflows.
• You have some programming experience and an interest in writing code across languages.
• Experience with Python is a bonus.
• You have contributed to a team-based project.

Responsibilities

• Assist with junior level test automation development and maintenance.
• Help build and maintain automated tests across API, UI, ETL, and database layers.
• Support integration of test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous regression testing.
• Identify and report defects; communicate findings to the team.
• Report on test progress and status as part of the delivery process.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD

Python

API testing

UI testing

Team collaboration

QA mindset

ETL testing

Database testing

Programming concepts

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

PrivateEquity IT - Junior Technical QA (SDET)

Dublin - Ireland

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

Private Equity IT are currently looking to fill a junior software developer position to assist with development and maintenance of strategic financial systems. The individual in this position will participate in the development and support of multiple client-facing and internal business systems.

This position reports to the local Private Equity IT Manager. Citco IT is a global team of IT professionals that are responsible for the development and support of IT applications. The candidate will interact closely with the PE IT team and business analysts, as well as QA teams and other technical groups and resources within Citco.

Your Role:

• You will be involved with junior level test automation development and maintenance, adhering to best practices and current technologies
• You will assist with building and maintaining automated tests across API, UI, ETL, and database layers
• You will support the integration of test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous regression testing
• You will participate in identifying and reporting defects, communicating findings to the team
• You will report on test progress and status as part of the wider delivery process

About You:

• You hold a relevant technical qualification in a computing, software development, or related discipline
• You have an interest in technology and self-learning
• You are a critical thinker — someone who questions why things are the way they are, not just how they work
• You have a quality-focused mindset — you can demonstrate an aptitude for testing and understanding how software should behave, whether through formal qualification or practical experience
• You have an awareness of AI tooling and how it can be applied meaningfully within a development workflow
• You have some programming experience and an interest in writing code — you are familiar with general development concepts that are applicable across languages and frameworks
• Experience with Python is a bonus
• You have contributed to a team-based project

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.