If you're aSenior Software Quality Engineerwith a strong focus on backend API testing, this contract role with a leading financial services client inDublincould be a great fit.You'll be part of a co-located squad working on distributed applications, where your expertise in Java-based automation, RESTful services, and SQL-driven validation will be key to ensuring quality across complex systems.What we're looking forProven experience in backend API testing using REST Assured or KarateStrong Java programming skills for test automation (Junit, Cucumber)Solid SQL knowledge for data validation and test data creationFamiliarity with Swagger, JSON, and Web ServicesExperience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitAgile methodology experience in globally distributed teamsJira X-Ray experience is a plusDetailsDublin£450/day11-month rolling contractHybrid model (3 weeks remote / 1 week onsite – "connect week")Must be based in or near Dublin and able to commute monthlyCar ownership is a plus