QA Engineer

nineDots.io; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Galway seeks a Software Quality Engineer to drive automation in testing across UI and API layers. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in test automation, solid JavaScript/TypeScript or Java skills, and experience with CI/CD tools. This position offers a competitive salary of €70,000 plus a 15% bonus and a hybrid work structure, requiring one week onsite per month.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of testing and test automation experience required.
• Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript or Java necessary.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions expected.

Responsibilities

• Build automated test solutions across UI and API layers.
• Mentor junior QA engineers.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and push testing practices forward.

Skills

Test automation

Selenium

JavaScript

API testing

CI/CD tools

Tools

Postman

Jira

GitHub Actions

Job description

This is a Software Quality Engineer role for a Galway squad. Quality isn’t an afterthought here - it’s baked into everything from day one. Think automation, test design, and making things better every sprint.

What the job actually is

• Automated test solutions will be built across UI and API layers (because manual testing everything is no one’s idea of fun).
• Developers and analysts will be hounded nicely so features are testable from the start.
• Test planning and execution for the trickier features will land in your lap.
• Junior QEs will be mentored so you’re not the only one in the know.
• CI/CD pipelines will need your fingerprints all over them.
• Testing practices and tools will be pushed forward - standing still isn’t an option.

What you need in your toolkit

• 6+ years of testing and test automation under your belt.
• Selenium or Playwright (extra brownie points for Playwright).
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript or Java skills.
• API testing chops: Postman, REST-assured, Karate, take your pick.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Jira, Xray, or something similar in your past life

What the vibe is

Fast-paced, tech-heavy, and allergic to “we’ve always done it this way.” New tools, new ideas, and actual collaboration are the norm. Knowledge gets shared, and people genuinely want things to improve.

What you get out of it

A solid €70,000 salary plus a 15% bonus. A role where you’re both hands-on and steering the ship. And the chance to make a real dent in how quality gets delivered.

Hybrid structure - 1 week per month onsite and 3 working remotely.