
Software QA Engineer
STATSports
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newry • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Contributing across the full software testing lifecycle, covering both manual and automated testing
- Designing, creating, maintaining, and executing test cases and automated test suites for new and existing features
- Working closely with developers and product owners to ensure quality is built into requirements and designs from the start
- Actively participating in Agile ceremonies, providing QA input on acceptance criteria, risks, and release readiness
- Supporting test planning and test strategy to ensure appropriate coverage for complex products and releases
- Executing testing across Web, Mobile, and Desktop applications
- Writing and executing SQL queries to validate data integrity and support backend testing
- Identifying, logging, tracking, and clearly communicating defects using tools such as JIRA
- Investigating issues and providing detailed QA analysis to support root-cause identification
- Producing clear QA reports on test execution status, quality metrics, and release readiness
- Continuously improving QA processes, tools, and automation coverage
- Acting as a strong advocate for quality and best testing practices across the wider engineering team.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working as a QA Engineer in a fast-paced software development environment
- Have hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing
- Have tested web, mobile, and/or desktop applications
- Understand QA practices within an Agile / Scrum environment
- Are comfortable working with defect tracking tools such as JIRA
- Have working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, MySQL)
- Have strong attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to quality
- Communicate clearly and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- A key role in delivering high-quality software used in elite sport
- The opportunity to influence quality practices and test strategy across products
- Exposure to a broad technology stack across web, mobile, and desktop platforms
- Collaboration with experienced engineers, product owners, and stakeholders
- A team culture that values learning, ownership, and shared success
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
manual testingautomated testingtest case designtest suite executionSQLbackend testingQA analysistest planningtest strategyAgile
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingproactive approachclear communicationcollaboration