Job Description

This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.

Role Description


SMBC is seeking a QA Testing Specialist who has a strong passion for Quality Assurance processes and SDLC exposure. The QA Testing Specialist will design and execute test cases for application and integrated systems, while identifying, report, and track defects in applications and integrated systems. They will be given opportunities to participate in creating and maintaining regression test plans, cases, and scripts using Xray in Jira. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and managing test data for various systems. You will have previous experience with analyze test results and provide actionable feedback to development teams and applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to QA tasks. 

This role will report to the Vice President of QA Specialist.

Role Objectives: Delivery

  • Design and execute test cases for both functional and non-functional requirements of banking applications and internal systems. 

  • Identify, report, and track defects across systems under test. 

  • Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts using Jira and Xray. 

  • Collaborate effectively within Agile teams, with a strong emphasis on onsite teamwork. 

  • Analyze test results and contribute to continuous process improvement. 

  • Prioritize tasks and projects in a dynamic environment. 

  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to testing challenges. 

  • Communicate clearly and effectively through written, oral, and presentation formats in a deadline-driven project environment. 

    • Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a large-scale software development environment. 

  • Proven track record working in Agile Scrum teams. 

  • Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and iterative development best practices. 

  • Passion for QA and a commitment to quality in Agile environments. 

  • Strong analytical, strategic, and innovative thinking. 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and directions. 

  • Ability to multitask, take initiative, and meet tight deadlines. 

  • Skilled in troubleshooting and issue analysis, with a focus on suggesting improvements and workarounds. 

  • Strategic and innovative mindset to help transform QA teams. 

  • Ability to provide detailed reporting to senior management on implementation progress. 

  • Experience in designing and developing test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements. 

  • Familiarity with financial systems and workflows, ideally within banking or financial services. 

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across different countries and time zones. 

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