Principal QA Engineer - 1-year FTC

Ireland based only. Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this position. The QA Team The QA team is responsible for verifying our Spectate client and CMS product updates behave as intended using a mix of manual and automated tests. They are also responsible for maintaining and expanding our automated test suite which is required to keep our regression testing efforts efficient and as compact as possible. What you will be doing: Own the QA deliverables for projects that you will be involved in from requirements to production release. Interact with product management and development teams to develop a strong understanding of the project objectives and clear out requirment ambiguities. Identify and implement continuous process improvements to enhance testing efficiency. Write, review and execute comprehensive test cases. Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results. Manage defects through to closure. Providing clear updates on QA status & track and escalate issues as appropriate. Work within an Agile environment, using JIRA, Test Rail and continuous delivery processes & tools. Actively participate in scrum events, refinement, planning, stand-ups, reviews and retros. Lead a cross-functional Scrum Team consisting of Frontend, Backend and QA Engineers. Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews. Foster a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive team culture. Mentor other members of the QA team. Who we are looking for: Solid experience in Quality Assurance using automated and manual testing techniques/approaches. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent understanding of the full SDLC. Excellent analytical, planning and organisation skills. The perseverance to gain knowledge and become an expert in a short period of time. Experience of testing of multi-tier systems; Database, App Servers, Web and Mobile Apps (iOS & Android), designing tests to mitigate risks, and helping business experts define requirements. Experience of working in an Agile environment - You must be comfortable working in a constantly changing work environment where speed and agility need to be balanced with quality and compliance. Experience with continuous delivery processes & tools. Experience with Unix, SQL, Postman, browser DevTools. Mentoring and leadership experience. Ability to work as part of a self-directed team, in which you determine your tasks daily in coordination with co-workers, rather than waiting for work to be assigned to you. ISTQB or other software testing certifications. Experience leading cross-functional teams. Experience conducting performance management. Ability to manage and resolve team conflicts constructively. Desirable Previous experience of the sports betting industry an advantage. Experience with Git & Docker. Exposure to basic Python, PHP, JavaScript, Java, CSS and HTML an advantage BDD Experience. What we offer: Competitive salary Company pension Discretionary annual bonus depending on your performance and the company's performance Tax Saver Commuter scheme Bike to work scheme Comprehensive health insurance Income Protection Plan Life Assurance e-learning platforms (plenty of resources for your development) Referral Programme Flexitime 24-day annual leave that increases with length of service Birthday Leave (1 extra day off to celebrate your day) More about evoke We’re a business that embraces change and progress . The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke . At evoke , you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you. Apply At evoke , we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage. Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!