Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Summary:

Realta is a dynamic and innovative technology company dedicated to reshaping the landscape of financial risk and compliance management. We seek a data-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with focus on software testing to join our talented team at the Fraud & Risk Management Research & Development Centre of Excellence in Limerick City Centre.

At Realta, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We believe that different perspectives strengthen our team and help us grow together. Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate, in line with Irish employment permit regulation.

Position Overview:

As the SDET, you will drive the automated testing effort to ensure quality of our cutting-edge platform using the best software engineering practices and adhering to the industry standards while collaborating with software engineers, architects, product managers and stakeholders.

This platform will leverage the power of artificial intelligence to address the complex challenges of fraud detection, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance in the financial industry. This position will be responsible for the testing and quality assurance on the software development life cycle, including, but not limited to: user interface testing, API testing, microservices testing, and accessibility testing. You will be an active participant in our agile process.

How you will contribute:

• Build and maintain automated functional and non-functional test suites across multiple components, including APIs, microservices, web applications, and UIs.
• Execute code reviews and other peer review processes (e.g. pair programming) to ensure code quality and security practices.
• Triage system issues, including debug, log and document bugs found during testing.
• Research new technologies, including hands-on technical evaluation and POCs.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, UI/UX designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Produce and contribute to high-quality documentation.
• Participate in conversations and workshops with stakeholders to understand requirements and identify solutions and opportunities.

What we need from you:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar SDET role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable discussing technical information.
• Experience working with Functional API Testing frameworks (e.g., KarateDSL)
• Experience working with Functional UI Testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience with issue-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
• Experience with test-case management tools (e.g., XRay, Zephyr, TestRail).
• Experience working with RESTful APIs (e.g., cURL, Postman).
• Knowledge of Accessibility best practices.
• Experience implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Other skills we value:

• Experience working in the financial services, financial technology and risk management industry.
• Experience working with Java Test and Automation frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Cucumber).
• Experience working with Performance Test tools (e.g. Gatling, K6).
• Familiarity with screen readers tools (e.g., Jaws, VoiceOver).
• Knowledge of UX best practices.
• Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo).
• Experience with gRPC.

We are looking for individuals with the potential to learn and grow, and we strive to provide a supportive environment for developing your skills. If Realta and this role sound like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications listed above. Strong candidates rarely tick every single box, and research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups are especially likely to underestimate their readiness. Please don’t discount yourself prematurely, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Family friendly and Wellbeing Leave policies
• Comprehensive healthcare plan and support
• Pension plan
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• A workplace culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion

We understand everyone has commitments outside of work, and where possible we aim to help you balance your career and personal life.

Additional information: This is a hybrid role in our Limerick City office that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Realta reserves the right to alter this description at any time. Realta practices the concept of equal employment opportunity with respect to hiring, promotions, transfers, pay, discipline, fringe benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. No individual will be discriminated against, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, protected disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, height, weight or citizenship.