Title of role: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Retail Systems
Location: Dublin, Ireland; Hybrid (2 days in the office required) 
Approved Salary Range: €66,000

About the Role:

Join our QA team as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) embedded with our Retail Systems team as we undertake a significant modernization and migration of our core systems onto a modern, API-first, headless commerce platform, while maintaining and improving key legacy applications. Automation is central to delivering these projects successfully and on time, and you will be a key part of making that happen. 

You will write and maintain the automated tests that give us confidence in the integrations, order management, and backend services that power the experience for our 30M+ loyal Members. You’ll work closely with developers and grow your skills alongside an experienced QA team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain automated API, contract, and integration tests for Retail Systems and SCAYLE integrations 
• Test interdependent backend services and third-party platforms, including database validation 
• Contribute to and extend our test automation frameworks, treating test code with the same care as production code 
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and help keep suites healthy, reliable, and free of flaky tests 
• Partner with developers and product managers to shape the backend test automation framework, test strategy, and plans within a context-driven Scrum, Agile, or Kanban team 
• Influence the building of software before it's built by reviewing requirements and acceptance criteria 
• Prepare and share test documentation and results with the team 
• Help evolve our culture of excellence in test and find ways to insert quality into all aspects of the business 

Experience and Background Needed:

• Comfort with Git and participating in code review 
• The ability to engage and discuss test strategies and plans with the development team 
• The drive to continuously engage developers and QA to keep pushing the framework forward while keeping feedback and needs in mind 
• Pride in ownership of quality and a willingness to act as the voice of the customer 
• A collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn from, and share with, a cross-functional team 
• Fluency in English
• A Bachelors Degree or Higher. 
• 1–3+ years of experience in QA, test automation, or software development. 

 Technical skills 

• Coding ability in a language such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C# 
• Experience writing automated tests and working within an existing test automation framework 
• Experience testing API contracts 
• Experience testing interdependent backend applications 
• Experience working in relational databases and validating data with SQL 
• An understanding of web request/response models and the tools that use them 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and running automated tests within them 
• Experience working in cloud-based environments 
• Knowledge of test principles, the software testing lifecycle, and prioritization techniques 
   

Not required, but good to have experience with… 

• API tools such as Postman, ReadyAPI, or Bruno 
• Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL 
• Command line environments such as Bash CLI, Windows Terminal, or PowerShell 
• CI and job scheduling tools such as Jenkins or ActiveBatch 
• Test frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, WebDriverIO, or Cucumber 
• API-first, headless, or composable (MACH) commerce platforms such as SCAYLE 
• Async systems such as queues, streams, or webhooks 
• AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or Gemini 
• Scrum, Agile, or Kanban teams 
• Testing payment and/or tax systems 
• Testing e-commerce and/or order management concepts 

About the Retail Systems Team 

Retail Systems builds and supports the backend systems that keep Rue La La and Gilt running behind the scenes, from order management, payments, and tax to the integrations that connect our platforms to SCAYLE and our partners. It's a collaborative team that values quality and close partnership with QA, and as part of the team you'll see firsthand how your automation protects the experience of every Member order. 

About the QA Team 

We are a small, influential, and highly motivated group of QA professionals seeking to continuously improve ourselves and those around us. Collaboration with our co-workers is key to delivering top-tier service to our teams and customers. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What We Offer:

Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events, allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Premium Outlets.

Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values, and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, pension scheme, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

We Encourage You to Apply:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.