Software QA Engineer in Newry

About STATSports

What if the product you helped to build next week was worn by an elite athlete the week after? At STATSports, that could be your reality. Since 2007, we’ve grown from a small Irish start‑up into the global leader in GPS performance tracking, trusted by the world’s biggest clubs, leagues, and athletes. Our technology sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and sport, helping teams optimise performance, reduce injury risk, and unlock insights that were previously impossible. But just as importantly, our products support the next generation of athletes, from academies to grassroots, giving them access to the same performance tools as the pros. Innovation has always driven us forward, and it’s our people who make that happen.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join our Software Department as part of our Elite product team, helping ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the software that powers STATSports products. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with software engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle. You’ll combine manual and automated testing, help shape test strategies, and continuously improve how we validate and release software across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. If you’re passionate about quality, enjoy collaborating with engineers, and like being close to the product, this role will suit you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contributing across the full software testing lifecycle, covering both manual and automated testing
• Designing, creating, maintaining, and executing test cases and automated test suites for new and existing features
• Working closely with developers and product owners to ensure quality is built into requirements and designs from the start
• Actively participating in Agile ceremonies, providing QA input on acceptance criteria, risks, and release readiness
• Supporting test planning and test strategy to ensure appropriate coverage for complex products and releases
• Executing testing across Web, Mobile, and Desktop applications
• Writing and executing SQL queries to validate data integrity and support backend testing
• Identifying, logging, tracking, and clearly communicating defects using tools such as JIRA
• Investigating issues and providing detailed QA analysis to support root‑cause identification
• Producing clear QA reports on test execution status, quality metrics, and release readiness
• Continuously improving QA processes, tools, and automation coverage
• Acting as a strong advocate for quality and best testing practices across the wider engineering team

What We’re Looking For

• Have 3+ years of experience working as a QA Engineer in a fast‑paced software development environment
• Have hands‑on experience with both manual and automated testing
• Have tested web, mobile, and/or desktop applications
• Understand QA practices within an Agile / Scrum environment
• Are comfortable working with defect tracking tools such as JIRA
• Have working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, MySQL)
• Have strong attention to detail, good problem‑solving skills, and a proactive approach to quality
• Communicate clearly and enjoy working closely with cross‑functional teams

Nice To Have (but Not Essential)

Experience expanding automation coverage, contributing to test strategy, or working on complex, data‑driven platforms is a bonus, but not a requirement.

What’s In It For You

• A key role in delivering high‑quality software used in elite sport
• The opportunity to influence quality practices and test strategy across products
• Exposure to a broad technology stack across web, mobile, and desktop platforms
• Collaboration with experienced engineers, product owners, and stakeholders
• A team culture that values learning, ownership, and shared success
• The chance to see your work support athletes and teams at the very top of their game

If you’re passionate about quality and want your work to have a real‑world impact in sport, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STATSports is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you would be a great addition to the team and are excited by the prospect of forging an impactful career with us, we would love to hear from you. We would particularly welcome applications from women and under‑represented groups. No one wins unless everyone wins! We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At STATSports, no one wins unless everyone wins, so we’re focused on creating a team where everyone feels they belong. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. If you do, you’ll be joining an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to share their opinion, showcase their skills, develop their career and be part of a caring and inclusive team.

Why STATSports

We’re still a small business that happens to be the world leader in our field, which means you can be a part of something big. Working at STATSports, you’ll have a real impact and see directly how the day‑to‑day work you do makes a difference in sport at the elite level. You’ll collaborate with a world‑class team and be given the freedom to innovate, create and deliver at the highest level. If this excited you, then we would love to hear from you!