Software Development Engineer In Test

**About Ministry Brands:**Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools, and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit, and for-profit organizations.
We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement—advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades.The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities make us stronger together and enhance our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employees' differences and to creating an environment in which every individual's unique strengths and abilities are developed and celebrated.
We welcome everyone and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all employees have equal opportunities to be heard and to reach their full potential.
**About the Role:**SDET) to join our growing engineering team.
In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products—leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to automate and enhance testing processes, and supporting the delivery of next-generation agentic products to market.You'll work with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, high-quality automated tests, while championing best practices and promoting a culture of excellence.
**What You'll Do:*** Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to assist in the creation of test cases, unit tests, UI tests, and performance tests—accelerating automation and increasing coverage.
* Develop comprehensive testing strategies for AI-based products, including testing agent responses, evaluating model reliability, validating data inputs and outputs, and ensuring overall system performance.
* Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using C#, Python, and/or TypeScript.
* Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
* Develop and execute contract testing (e.g., PACT testing) to ensure seamless integration with external APIs and services.
* Collaborate closely with developers to understand requirements and identify potential issues early in the development lifecycle.
* Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
* Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle—from planning and design to release and maintenance.
* Promote a culture of quality by advocating for best practices and continuous improvement throughout the development process.
**What You Bring:*** Proven experience using AI tools for test creation and execution, improving efficiency and accuracy in test automation.
* Experience developing QA strategies for AI-based products, including evaluating agent responses and ensuring model fairness and scalability.
* Strong programming skills in C#, Python, and TypeScript.
* Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
* Experience with contract testing and tools like PACT.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
**Bonus Points:*** Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Experience with performance and security testing.
* Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
**Who You Are:*** Experienced: Proven track record in software development and testing.
* Independent: Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
* Adaptable: Thrives in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
* Leadership Potential: Demonstrates a willingness to mentor and guide others, and to contribute to technical discussions.
**What's in it for You:*** Private Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid (Irish Life Health – 4D Health 2 Plan) for employees and eligible dependents.
* Dental Cover: Employer-paid Level 1 dental coverage through DeCare; optional upgrades available.
* Vision Care: Access to eye care and eyewear via DeCare (employee-paid).
* Life Insurance: 4x salary lump sum life assurance plus value of pension fund.
* Working model: Flexible, hybrid working model.
* Income Protection: 66.67% of base salary after a 26-week waiting period.
* Pension Scheme: Employer match of 5% in year 1, 6% after year 3; fully vested after 2 years.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support for employees and family.
* Annual Leave: 25 days paid time off per year (pro-rated in year 1).
* Maternity Leave: Up to 26 weeks at 100% salary after 1 year of service.
* Bike to Work Scheme: Tax-free bike/e-bike purchase up to €1,250/€1,500, repaid via payroll deductions.Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations.
We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades.
The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual's unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued.
Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace.
We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.
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