Principal Software Quality Specialist

1 week ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland beBeeQuality Full time €78,000 - €97,000
Senior Quality Assurance Professional

This is an opportunity to drive quality across the technology delivery lifecycle. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving quality and embedding it at every stage of the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of manual and automated testing strategies across the project.
  • Collaborate closely with QA, Development, Product, and DevOps teams to embed quality at every stage of the SDLC.
  • Take ownership of test planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring traceability and full visibility for all stakeholders.
  • Act as a quality advocate within Agile SCRUM teams, working closely with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to define acceptance criteria and refine user stories.
  • Drive the creation and maintenance of QA documentation, ensuring it reflects current standards and practices.
  • Analyse test results and metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Mentor and coach junior QA analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing QA team.
  • Contribute to QA process improvement initiatives and help define the QA roadmap in alignment with organisational objectives.
Requirements:
  • 6+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead QA role.
  • Proven experience in both manual and automated testing environments, with a strong understanding of automation frameworks and tools.
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence and drive quality outcomes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments.
  • A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • ISTQB certification or equivalent QA accreditation.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Jira, qTest, X-Ray, SQL, and Confluence.
  • Strong experience with API testing and automation tools (e.g., Sahi Pro, Selenium, Postman).
  • Familiarity with Azure services is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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