Automation/ QA Engineer

Senior Automation Tester

About the company

At Sogeti, we know how to create value with technology- it’s our passion. We work closely with clients and partners to take full advantage of the opportunities of technology. We mobilize expert teams that create custom solutions from existing and emerging technology. Our value is in our approach, characterized by the speed with which we deliver specialist solutions in digital assurance and testing, data & analytics, digital & development, cybersecurity and life sciences.

Disruption is the norm in today’s digital and business environment. How quickly companies respond to change determines their future success – and their ability to realize rapid value from existing and future technology is crucial to this. At Sogeti, we collaborate across a global network to build innovations that push boundaries. But it’s the way we work with clients that sets us apart. Our client model means we can be hands-on from day one, getting to know our customers and their businesses intimately.

We embrace the value of diversity within Sogeti and the entrepreneurial spirit of our people. If you’re looking to join a company with a proven track record of success and that deeply values its people, Sogeti Ireland offers the opportunity for you to grow and advance.

At Sogeti Ireland, we work with our clients to deliver solutions that meet their business needs. We are currently seeking a Senior Automation Tester for exciting new opportunities that have arisen. Our Automation Testers are responsible for using technical expertise and problem-solving skills to assist our clients in achieving software quality success.

We are seeking an ambitious career tester with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Test Automation. You will possess good and varied coding skills and a strong passion for learning. Client interaction experience is required, so you will possess excellent client engagement and communication skills and have experience of the full project lifecycle. Good analysis and problem-solving skills along with the ability to work under reasonable pressure is a must.

 

Responsibilities

  • Advising clients in Test Automation tool selection and architecture
  • Using expertise in client proposal preparation
  • Working directly with offshore Centre of Excellence in forming teams
  • Interacting with and guiding onshore and offshore teams
  • Developing and executing Automated Tests and Test frameworks
  • Identifying and solving technical problems

Essential Skills

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Demonstrate experience of scripting skills with 1 or more languages (Java, C#, HTML, JavaScript)
  • Proven experience in building and implementing 2 or more prominent test frameworks using tooling such as Selenium, BDD, Cucumber, Junit, GIT
  • Experience in Mobile Test Automation using Appium
  • Hands on experience of database script management using MS SQL Server / Ingres or other Relational Databases
  • Proven ability of leading / coaching a team of automation engineers
  • Understanding of Agile Automation Test frameworks and using tools to trigger tests e.g Jenkins

Desirable Skills

  • Proven understanding of Web Architecture/frameworks
  • Proven understanding of Service Oriented Architecture
  • Detailed understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies & concepts
  • Has worked in highly automated CI/CD environment
  • Strong leadership and communication skills