Automation Lead

Bank of Ireland; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a highly technical lead to transform manual processes into automation scripts. This role involves creating automation strategies, managing CI/CD pipelines, and fostering a positive work environment. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in automation and a strong background in Banking or Financial Services. The company offers a supportive culture with flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

23 days annual leave

Excellent pension contributions

Paid maternity leave

Fertility and surrogacy policies

Employee assistance programs

Financial coaching

Educational and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in automation.
• Experience in Banking or Financial Services is essential.
• Proficient in automation programming languages such as Java and Python.

Responsibilities

• Create automation strategies and plans for assigned projects.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines or embed automation within existing pipelines.
• Conduct code reviews following the bank's coding and framework standards.

Skills

Automation

Leadership

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Cypress

Appium

Karate

Git/GitHub

Jenkins

Gradle

Maven

MS SQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Shell Scripting

PowerShell

Python

Job description

What is the opportunity

This is a rewarding role for a highly technical lead passionate about transforming manual tests, tasks, and processes into automation scripts that can be executed on demand.

You will help reduce manual execution time and costs across various projects and programs within the factory.

Gain exposure to a variety of systems and applications within the Corporate & Commercial banking realm. Apply your creativity to solve technical challenges and develop innovative solutions!

In this role you will:

1. Create automation strategies and plans for assigned projects/programs, focusing on Return on Investment.
2. Challenge traditional manual approaches by engaging in constructive dialogues with collaborators and promoting mindset change.
3. Manage CI/CD pipelines or embed automation within existing pipelines.
4. Conduct code reviews following the bank's coding and framework standards.
5. Be hands-on with coding, scripting, and reporting, actively participating in automation development.

What will make you stand out?

You are a highly motivated leader with a positive attitude, 100% delivery-focused, with over 7 years of experience in automation. You foster a positive, constructive environment.

Experience in Banking or Financial Services is essential. Preference for candidates experienced with systems related to Capital Markets, Market & Treasury, or Regulatory Reporting.

You are proficient in automation programming languages such as Java and Python, with a strong understanding of frameworks like Selenium, Cucumber, Cypress, Appium, and Karate.

You have developed automation scripts for data handling and integrated various system interfaces and points.

Further Technical Knowledge Required:

• Good knowledge of databases like MS SQL, Oracle, or MongoDB.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell Scripting, PowerShell, and Python.
• Extensive experience with Git/GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Gradle, Maven, Selenium, UFT, and BrowserStack.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.

More about the team

The Engineering & Delivery area is responsible for building, testing, and implementing key systems for both internal and external customers. The team also provides design capabilities, development, testing environments, and full project testing support, working closely with the Change Team and Technology Services.

Why work with us

The Bank of Ireland culture emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexible working options, 23 days annual leave, and excellent pension contributions. We support diverse family needs with paid maternity leave, fertility and surrogacy policies, and working parent support.

We prioritize wellbeing through employee assistance programs, WebDoctor, and financial coaching. We encourage professional growth through educational and career development opportunities.