Job Title:
QA
Lead Engineer Location:
South Dublin / City Centre (Onsite) Our client is a renowned global insurance company, known for its commitment to delivering innovative and reliable insurance solutions.
With a strong presence in the industry, they are looking to hire a
QALead Engineer to join their growing technology team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by leading the
QAefforts for a wide range of high-stakes projects.
Job Description:
The
QALead Engineer will play a critical role in overseeing the quality assurance process, ensuring the successful delivery of software products that meet the highest standards of quality.
This hands-on leadership position requires strong technical expertise, an ability to manage and mentor
QAteams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
You will work in close collaboration with development teams, business stakeholders, and product managers to ensure comprehensive testing across multiple platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the
QAprocess for multiple projects, ensuring that testing efforts align with project timelines and requirements.
Develop, execute, and maintain both manual and automated test scripts to ensure thorough testing coverage.
Guide and mentor junior
QAengineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, report, and resolve defects.
Ensure that testing activities align with industry best practices and help to drive continuous improvement in testing processes.
Manage test case design, execution, and defect tracking to ensure comprehensive and timely delivery.
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and facilitate smooth coordination with the production environment.
Produce test metrics and reports to provide transparent insights into testing progress and quality.
Drive improvements in test automation and testing efficiency.
Skills and Experience Required:
Strong experience as a hands-on
QALead or Senior
QAEngineer, ideally with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Expertise in both manual and automated testing using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
Solid experience in test case design, test planning, and defect management.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to find root causes of defects quickly.
Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.
Knowledge of CI/CD processes and integrating testing into automation pipelines.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software products.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in
QAengineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is highly desirable but not essential.
Why This Role?
Salary - €80,000 - €90,000 + Benefits Join a global leader in the insurance industry and contribute to impactful projects.
Opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive, high-performing team.
Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive workplace environment where your contributions matter.
Note:
This is an onsite role, and candidates must be able to work at the Dublin office.
Skills:
C# Jira Testrail Confluence Playwright