Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Belfast • Northern Ireland

Company: VANRATH

Northern Ireland

Job DescriptionMy client, a global organisation within financial technology and data platforms, is hiring a Senior QA Engineer to join an established team based in Belfast. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality software across complex, data-driven systems in a fast-paced, Agile environment. * Competitive salary * Hybrid working * Flexible working options * Bonus scheme * Clear career progression You will be part of a global technology team delivering innovative, high-performance solutions across large-scale platforms. The organisation is focused on building reliable, scalable systems and places a strong emphasis on engineering quality, automation, and continuous improvement. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will work closely with developers, product owners, and wider teams to drive quality across the full software development lifecycle. You will lead on automation strategy, implement robust testing frameworks, and ensure high standards through a shift-left approach. The role will involve API testing, CI/CD integration, and both functional and non-functional testing across complex systems.The Person* 7+ years' experience in QA / Software Testing, ideally within complex or regulated environments * Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or similar) * Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity or similar) * Proficiency in a programming or scripting language (e.g. Java, JavaScript or similar) * Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks * Strong understanding of API testing and integration testing * Experience with BDD/TDD approaches and frameworks (e.g. Cucumber or similar) * Experience in non-functional testing (performance, load, stress, security) * Strong experience working in Agile environments * Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Desirable: * Experience within financial services, trading platforms, or data-heavy systems * Understanding of distributed systems or microservices architectures * Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) * Relevant testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB)For further information on this role, or any other Software Testing / QA opportunities in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact for a confidential discussion. Vanrath acts as an employment agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks in line with client requirements.