Manual QA Test Engineer

Software Placements; Old Connaught; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Manual QA Test Engineer in Ireland. The successful candidate will perform manual testing on customer-facing web and mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. Strong communication skills and experience in testing across complex systems are required. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual QA testing experience on multi-platform applications.
• Experience with Azure environments such as Azure DevOps and Azure Storage.
• Working knowledge of SQL or data validation in relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end manual testing across web and mobile applications.
• Log and track defects in Jira, collaborating with developers and product owners.
• Participate in Agile standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Manual QA testing

Web applications testing

Mobile apps testing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

API testing

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

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 an excellent salary and a competitive benefits package.

Contact

Please contact Michael Brennan at Software Placements on [phone] or email your C.V in Word/pdf format to [e-mail].