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Software Tester - Microservices & Telecoms, Athlone
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Location:
Athlone, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
01.08.2025
Expiry Date:
15.09.2025
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Job Description:
Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world.
We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation.
Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting-edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency.
We build long-lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey.
About the Role
We are looking for a
Software Test Engineer
to join our dynamic team working on distributed microservices within the telecoms and broadband domain.
This role is ideal for someone who has experience testing both REST-based and event-driven microservices, thrives in fast-paced engineering environments, and is eager to contribute to the quality of complex cloud-native systems.
You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team, ensuring robust validation of backend services deployed in distributed environments, with opportunities to work across manual and automated testing pipelines.
Familiarity with telecom/PON and GCP is a bonus.
What You'll Do
Design and execute test plans for
REST and event-driven microservices
in a distributed system.
Perform
manual testing
on newly developed features and regression scenarios.
Debug, monitor, and report on system behavior using
logs, traces, and observability tools
.
Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and architects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Contribute to
test strategies and documentation
as part of agile sprint cycles.
Participate in sprint ceremonies and promote continuous improvement in testing practices.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience
testing distributed microservices architectures
.
Strong understanding of
REST APIs
and
event-based communication
patterns.
Ability to
debug backend interactions and interpret logs/traces
effectively.
Comfortable with
manual testing
in a CI/CD environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with the
telecom/PON domain
(Passive Optical Networks).
Experience working in
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
environments.
Exposure to automation frameworks or scripting to support testing activities.
Work Model
Open to
remote or hybrid working
arrangements.
Flexibility appreciated for collaboration across distributed teams and time zones.
Why Join Us?
At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members.
By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation.
Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity.
Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.
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