AI-first QA Engineer

• **This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AI-first QA Engineer based in Ireland.**
• This role offers the opportunity to redefine quality assurance practices in an AI-driven technology environment.
• You will help build reliable, scalable products by combining advanced testing methodologies with AI-powered workflows.
• The position focuses on automation, quality strategy, and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.
• You will collaborate with engineering teams to embed quality from the earliest stages of development and delivery.
• By leveraging modern tools and innovative approaches, you will improve testing efficiency, product reliability, and team productivity.
• This is an ideal opportunity for a QA professional passionate about automation, AI adoption, and building high-quality software at scale.

### Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain automated testing solutions that improve product quality and increase confidence throughout the development lifecycle.
• Define and execute automation strategies based on product risks, scalability needs, and long-term quality objectives.
• Analyze existing QA processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives that enhance testing effectiveness.
• Design comprehensive test coverage using advanced test analysis techniques across different testing layers, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Build, maintain, and improve automation frameworks and QA tools to ensure they remain reliable, scalable, and easy to use.
• Use AI-powered tools daily to accelerate problem-solving, improve test design, enhance reporting, and increase engineering productivity.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to integrate quality practices early in the development process.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, refinement sessions, and QA sign-off processes.
• Take ownership of quality responsibilities within assigned product areas and drive continuous improvements.
• Mentor team members, share QA expertise, and promote best practices across engineering teams.

## **Requirements:**

• 3+ years of experience in QA automation with proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing solutions.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test planning, prioritization, documentation, and test design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and familiarity with Selenium or similar automation frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript or another object-oriented programming language, with Python experience considered a plus.
• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks and improving QA processes within software development teams.
• Ability to use AI tools effectively to improve productivity across test creation, automation, analysis, and reporting workflows.
• Experience with REST API testing tools such as Postman, REST-assured, or Playwright API testing.
• Understanding of different testing layers, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing approaches.
• Familiarity with QA tools such as Allure and TestRail.
• Experience using Git and understanding of branching strategies and merge request workflows; knowledge of GitLab CI/CD is a plus.
• Awareness of load and performance testing tools such as Locust or K6 is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and take ownership from planning through completion.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.

## **Benefits:**

• Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility to work from different locations.
• Opportunity to join a globally distributed team collaborating across multiple countries and cultures.
• Chance to contribute to the evolution of AI-powered products and modern quality engineering practices.
• High-impact role with ownership over QA strategy, automation improvements, and engineering processes.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative AI-focused organization where employees actively use AI tools to improve workflows.
• Collaborative culture focused on ownership, continuous learning, and meaningful impact.
• Professional growth opportunities through exposure to modern technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Inclusive workplace environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages employees to contribute their ideas.
• Opportunity to help transform a fast-growing technology platform operating in a global market.