Senior QA Engineer| Flexible Contract | €350/Daily
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Contract
- Workplace
- Remote
- Category
- QA / Testing
What you'll be doing
Senior QA Engineer contract role in a leading insurance transformation project. Work remotely from Ireland with a high-calibre Agile team. Responsible for end-to-end quality, test traceability, UAT support, and strategy in an Azure DevOps environment. Emphasis on autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and edge-case test scenarios
- Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to review user stories and support UAT
- Track, document, and resolve defects using Azure DevOps
- Maintain traceability linking requirements, user stories, and change requests
Key requirements
Must-have
- Proven track record in software QA, functional testing, and defect management within Agile/Scrum delivery models
- Hands-on expertise using Azure DevOps (specifically Test Plans and Boards)
Nice-to-have
- Experience working within regulated environments (Insurance or Financial Services)
Role signals
- Technical focus
- QA / Testing
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Senior QA Engineer| Flexible Contract | €350/Daily
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High-Impact Insurance Transformation
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High-calibre team
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Enjoy genuine work-life balance
Step into a fast-paced, high-visibility role where your expertise directly shapes the future of the project. Set within a leading insurance environment, this position puts you right at the center of innovation, working shoulder-to-shoulder with top-tier technical leads, business analysts, and product owners who value quality as much as speed.
If you thrive in dynamic Agile teams, love bringing structure to complex business requirements, and want the freedom of a truly flexible working setup, this is the contract you’ve been waiting for.
You won’t just be executing test scripts—you’ll be actively challenging edge cases, driving continuous improvement, and making a tangible mark on critical financial systems.
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Benefit from a modern working model built around trust, autonomy, and work-life balance.
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Collaborate with sharp, high-performing peers who support each other and deliver excellence.
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Take full charge of test traceability, UAT support, and strategy in a well-governed Azure DevOps ecosystem.
What You’ll Do
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Drive End-to-End Quality:
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Design and execute robust functional, integration, regression, and edge-case test scenarios for new
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Elysia functionality.
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Bridge Tech & Business:
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Collaborate closely with
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Product
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Owners and BAs to review
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User
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Stories, plug requirement gaps, and support
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User
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Acceptance
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Testing (UAT).
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Master Traceability & Defect Management:
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Track, document, and resolve defects using
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Azure
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DevOps while maintaining strict traceability linking
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Requirements,
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User
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Stories, and
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Change
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Requests.
Key Requirements
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Proven track record in software QA, functional testing, and defect management within Agile/Scrum delivery models.
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Hands-on expertise using Azure DevOps (specifically Test Plans and Boards).
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Experience working within regulated environments (Insurance or Financial Services) is a major advantage.
For more information, contact
For additional opportunities, visit the Archer Recruitment website.
Interview prep pack
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Senior QA Engineer contract role focuses on driving end-to-end quality for insurance transformation projects, emphasizing hands-on testing, defect management, and collaboration within Agile teams using Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on QA expertise in Agile·High
- Azure DevOps proficiency·High
- Collaboration with business and technical teams·High
- Experience in regulated environments·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Azure DevOps Features
0–8 minRefresh your knowledge of Azure DevOps Test Plans and Boards, focusing on defect management and traceability workflows.
Prepare Agile Testing Examples
8–15 minSelect 1-2 strong examples of your QA work in Agile/Scrum teams, emphasizing collaboration and end-to-end testing.
Document Traceability Practices
15–20 minOutline your approach to maintaining traceability between requirements, user stories, and test cases, including any tools or templates used.
Highlight Regulated Industry Experience
20–25 minIdentify relevant projects in insurance or financial services and prepare to discuss compliance and quality challenges.
Draft Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minPrepare thoughtful questions about team structure, processes, and challenges to demonstrate your engagement and fit.
Talking points
, 5 itemsFunctional, Integration, and Regression Testing
You will need to demonstrate your ability to design and execute comprehensive test scenarios, including edge cases, to ensure robust software quality.
Defect Management in Azure DevOps
The role requires hands-on experience tracking, documenting, and resolving defects using Azure DevOps Test Plans and Boards.
Agile/Scrum Collaboration
You will be expected to work closely with product owners and business analysts, reviewing user stories and supporting UAT in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Traceability and Documentation
Maintaining strict traceability between requirements, user stories, and change requests is a key responsibility, so be ready to discuss your approach to documentation and traceability.
Experience in Regulated Environments
Experience in insurance or financial services is a major advantage, so prepare examples of working within regulated industries if applicable.
What to research
, 4 itemsAzure DevOps Test Plans and Boards
Review your experience with Azure DevOps, especially Test Plans and Boards, and be ready to discuss specific workflows.
Testing in Agile/Scrum Environments
Prepare examples of your QA work within Agile teams, including collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
Traceability and Documentation Practices
Be ready to explain how you maintain traceability between requirements, user stories, and test cases.
Experience in Regulated Industries
Gather examples of working in insurance, financial services, or other regulated sectors, focusing on compliance and quality standards.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsHow is the QA function structured within the Agile teams for this project?
Why ask this? To understand your role and collaboration points within the team.
What are the main challenges currently faced in testing or quality assurance on this project?
Why ask this? To identify where your expertise can add the most value.
How is traceability between requirements, user stories, and test cases currently managed?
Why ask this? To assess the maturity of existing processes and tools.
What is the expected level of involvement in UAT and collaboration with business stakeholders?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations for business-facing responsibilities.
Are there any specific regulatory or compliance standards the team must adhere to?
Why ask this? To prepare for any industry-specific requirements.
How does the team approach continuous improvement and feedback in QA processes?
Why ask this? To understand the culture of quality and openness to process enhancements.
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