QA Automation EngineerLocation: Galway, Ireland (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: AI SoftwareOverview: A leading technology-driven organization working on cutting-edge AI software solutions is seeking a QA Automation Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to highly innovative products by ensuring the highest standards of software quality through advanced automation practices.The ideal candidate brings a balance of hands-on automation expertise and a collaborative mindset. You'll play a key role in building and optimizing test automation frameworks, improving test coverage, and contributing to the overall QA strategy in a fast-paced, AI-focused development environment.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for web and backend systems.Build scalable, reusable test scripts to support CI/CD pipelines.Collaborate with developers, product teams, and QA peers to define test plans and acceptance criteria.Guide QA best practices, particularly in automation, across cross-functional teams.Analyze test results and drive root cause analysis for defects and failures.Ensure testing strategies align with scalable, secure, and high-performance software development.Required Skills & Experience:4+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2+ in test automation.Strong hands-on skills with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestNG.Solid programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or Java.Experience with API testing using Postman, REST-assured, or similar tools.Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.Comfortable working in fast-moving environments focused on innovation and quality.Preferred (Nice to Have):Experience working on AI, ML, or data-intensive software platforms.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.Performance testing experience using tools like JMeter or Gatling.ISTQB or other QA-related certifications.For more info, contact Seamus at Reperio or apply through the link Reperio Human Capital acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
