Software Engineer in Test

Our client, a leading financial institution at the forefront of electronic trading innovation, is seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their cutting-edge eTrading Risk Technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major multinational based in South Dublin on a daily rate contract basis.

This position is ideally suited to experienced SDETs who combine hands-on Python expertise with a strategic approach to test engineering and automation at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated test automation frameworks for both UI and backend systems.
• Collaborating with developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to ensure testability and quality are embedded throughout the SDLC.
• Implementing best-in-class testing methodologies including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Contributing to CI/CD practices and tooling integration to streamline and scale automated testing.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong coding background, particularly in Python, with hands-on experience building automation suites.
• Experience with a range of test frameworks and tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber/Behave, JUnit, BDD.
• Demonstrated end-to-end test automation experience across UI, backend services, and APIs.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Groovy, or Rest Assured.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced delivery cycles.

Tech Stack Snapshot

• Languages: Python (primary), JavaScript/Angular (beneficial)
• Automation Tools: Selenium, BDD (Cucumber/Behave), JUnit, qTest
• CI/CD: Jenkins, Ansible, OpenShift
• Version Control: Git, BitBucket
• Test Management: JIRA, ALM, Octane
• API Testing: REST APIs, Postman, Groovy Scripting
• Environments: Unix/Linux