Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
SDET at Ministry Brands' Galway AI R&D hub: designs and maintains automated test frameworks in C#, Python, and TypeScript, uses AI tools like Copilot to accelerate test creation, runs contract testing (PACT), validates AI-based/agentic products, and performs manual testing where needed.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven experience using AI tools for test creation and execution
- Experience developing QA strategies for AI-based products, including evaluating agent responses and model fairness/scalability
- Strong hands-on experience with both manual and automated software testing
- Strong programming skills in C#, Python, and TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
- Experience with contract testing and tools like PACT
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams
- Proven track record in software development and testing
- Self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision
- Adaptable; thrives in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
Nice to have
- Leadership potential: willingness to mentor and contribute to technical discussions
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with performance and security testing
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Full description
About Ministry Brands
Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for purpose-driven organisations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades.
Our Galway R&D centre is Ministry Brands' global AI R&D hub and is in the middle of a major expansion as we deliver a multi-year AI-native transformation of our product portfolio.
About the Role
Are you passionate about software quality and innovation? We’re looking for a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products—leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to automate and enhance testing processes, and supporting the delivery of next-generation agentic products to market.
You’ll work with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, high-quality automated tests, while championing best practices and promoting a culture of excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to assist in the creation of test cases, unit tests, UI tests, and performance tests—accelerating automation and increasing coverage.
- Develop comprehensive testing strategies for AI-based products, including testing agent responses, evaluating model reliability, validating data inputs and outputs, and ensuring overall system performance.
- Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using C#, Python, and/or TypeScript.
- Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Develop and execute contract testing (e.g., PACT testing) to ensure seamless integration with external APIs and services.
- Conduct manual testing where required, including functional, exploratory, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing, to identify issues that may not be captured through automated testing.
- Collaborate closely with developers to understand requirements and identify potential issues early in the development lifecycle.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle—from planning and design to release and maintenance.
- Promote a culture of quality by advocating for best practices and continuous improvement throughout the development process.
What You Bring
- Proven experience using AI tools for test creation and execution, improving efficiency and accuracy in test automation.
- Experience developing QA strategies for AI-based products, including evaluating agent responses and ensuring model fairness and scalability.