The QA & Software Testing market in Ireland continues to evolve in 2025, with a strong focus on automation, AI-driven testing, and DevSecOps integration. Companies are prioritising test automation engineers, performance testers, and security testing specialists to ensure software quality at scale.
The demand for Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright remains high, but there is growing interest in AI-powered testing tools that enhance test coverage and efficiency. Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript for test automation scripting is now a key requirement. Performance testing (JMeter, Gatling) and security testing (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) skills are increasingly sought after, especially in fintech, healthcare, and SaaS companies where software reliability is critical.
The adoption of shift-left testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based testing environments continues to rise. QA professionals with experience in DevOps, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) are in particularly high demand.
Candidates are seeking roles that provide exposure to modern testing frameworks, career development opportunities, and flexibility in work arrangements. Companies are offering competitive salaries, stock options, and professional development support to attract top talent.
Hiring managers are looking for proactive problem-solvers who can collaborate effectively with development teams, implement best testing practices, and drive automation initiatives to enhance software quality and delivery speed.
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