QA Engineer

CarTrawler; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual bonus

Fully subsidised health insurance

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Job summary

CarTrawler, a global travel tech company, is seeking a QA Engineer to ensure high-quality, reliable software. This role involves collaboration with Agile teams, design and execution of manual test plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in testing methodologies.

Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or a related testing role.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test suites.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute detailed manual test cases.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure quality through the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on testing progress, quality metrics, and risks.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

ISTQB Foundation Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

Job description

Tech that takes you places

We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together.

As a QA Engineer, you will help drive the delivery of high-quality, reliable software across front-end and back-end systems. Working within a collaborative Agile team, you will design and execute manual test plans, identify defects and risks, and champion quality throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

You will work closely with engineers, product managers, designers and operational teams to ensure quality is embedded from requirements through to release. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and delivering an excellent customer experience.

Your Journey starts here!

What you’ll do as a QA Engineer

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Product Managers and Designers to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Analyse business and technical requirements from multiple stakeholder perspectives, including end-users, partners, operations and customer support teams.
• Design, develop and execute detailed manual test cases, test scenarios and regression test plans.
• Support the development and maintenance of automated tests to improve software quality, regression coverage and release confidence.
• Identify, document, prioritise and track defects through to resolution using tools such as Jira.
• Support bug triage, escalation management and root‑cause analysis activities.
• Assess delivery risk and determine appropriate testing scope, coverage and priorities.
• Validate functional and non‑functional requirements across front‑end and back‑end systems.
• Monitor and report on testing progress, quality metrics, risks, issues and dependencies to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and high‑quality product releases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes, standards, methodologies and tooling.
• Support knowledge sharing and mentor junior QA team members where appropriate.
• Advocate for best practices in software quality, usability and customer experience.
• Operate effectively within a fast‑paced, collaborative Agile environment.

What you’ll bring to the team

• 3+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or a related testing role.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent software testing certification is desirable.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum or iterative software development environments.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and defect management processes.
• Experience creating and executing manual test plans, test cases and regression testing activities.
• Experience developing, executing and maintaining automated test suites using modern test automation frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel or similar QA/project management tools.
• Experience testing web applications, APIs and back‑end services is advantageous.
• Ability to analyse complex requirements and identify potential risks and edge cases.
• Exposure to test automation frameworks or AI‑assisted testing tools is advantageous.
• Understanding of modern QA practices including automation, CI/CD and shift‑left testing principles is desirable.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Go on, give it a go!

We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected.

At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here.

Perks for the journey

• Competitive pay and benefits, including a performance‑based annual bonus, fully subsidised VHI health insurance and pension matching up to 4%.
• Generous time off and flexible working, including 25 days’ annual leave, extra company days, monthly Friday Unplugged afternoons and the option to work abroad for up to 20 days a year.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to health and mental health programmes (HeadsUp and EAP) and paid leave for marriage, volunteering and personal wellbeing including menstrual, menopause and fertility leave.
• Growth and recognition culture with development opportunities through training, coaching and study support plus programmes that celebrate individual and team achievements.
• Everyday perks that make a difference – subsidised canteen (KC Peaches), on‑site car parking, Bike to Work and TaxSaver schemes plus an active Sports & Social Club.