Desired skills:
Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Automated Tester, Dublin, Hybrid
Responsibilities:
* Lead and guide a team of automated test engineers.
* Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented team environment.
* Set team objectives and track progress towards various goals.
* Create and sustain a comprehensive automated testing framework.
* Identify ways to improve test coverage and efficiency.
* Align testing strategies with overall software development processes.
* Supervise the development and upkeep of automated test scripts.
* Ensure automated tests encompass functional, performance, integration, and regression testing.
* Work with developers to implement test-driven development (TDD) and continuous testing practices.
* Collaborate closely with software developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality outputs.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide insights on testing considerations.
* Report test results, metrics, and quality trends to stakeholders.
* Drive initiatives for continuous improvement to enhance testing efficiency and reduce defect rates.
* Research and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies for automated testing.
* Implement best practices in test automation and quality assurance.
* Ensure automated tests address the diverse needs of a global user base, including localisation and compliance standards.
* Support the scalability and reliability of software solutions for customers worldwide.
Requirements:
* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a relevant IT qualification.
* 6+ years of experience in Test Automation and Quality Assurance, with a strong background in software testing and tools.
* Leadership experience, including managing and mentoring engineering teams.
* Proficiency in programming/scripting languages used in test automation (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
* Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium) and CI/CD pipelines.
* A solid understanding of software development processes, including Agile and DevOps.
* Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
* Experience in the healthcare, optometry, or related industries.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured) and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
* ISTQB certification or equivalent credentials.
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