Automation Tester

E-Frontiers; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Frontiers is looking for a Software Engineer - Automation Tester in Dublin on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office) for a 12-month contract. You will design, implement and run automated tests for large-scale digital payments systems to ensure quality and reliability.

In a fast-paced Agile environment you will define test strategies, work with Playwright, Cucumber with TypeScript, mentor junior developers and help shape CI/CD and TDD practices to deliver robust software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Java/J2EE stack and related frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD and Agile software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, test and automate software components and subsystems.
• Develop and implement effective test automation strategies and solutions.
• Perform functional, automation and performance testing.
• Contribute to the definition of QA processes, standards and tooling.
• Work closely with software engineering and wider technology teams in an Agile environment.
• Ensure code is maintainable and managed effectively through version control.
• Participate in architectural and technical decisions.
• Provide task estimates and assess technical complexity.
• Take ownership for delivering assigned tasks on time and to the required quality standards.
• Mentor and support junior software developers.
• Share technical knowledge and best practice across the wider team.
• Work within a continuous integration and TDD environment.

Skills

Java / J2EE

Spring

Hibernate

Grails

Angular

PostgreSQL

Test Automation Strategy and Tools

CI

TDD

Agile

Commercial-grade software

Tools

Playwright

Cucumber

TypeScript

Job description

Software Engineer - Automation Tester
Dublin | Hybrid - 3 days per week in office
12-Month Contract | €450-€480 per day

3 Top skills you must have

Performance scripts Python/Shell
Test Automation Strategy and Tools.
Playwright and Cucumber with TypeScript

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer - Automation Tester to join a high-performing technology team working on innovative, large-scale digital payments and transaction technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong software engineer with a passion for test automation, software quality and engineering excellence to work within a highly agile environment on globally used commercial-grade technology.

The Role

Software Engineer - Automation Tester
Dublin | Hybrid - 3 days per week in office
12-Month Contract | €450-€480 per day

You will play a key role in designing, implementing, testing and automating software components and solutions to a high standard.

You will be involved across the full software development lifecycle, helping to define effective quality strategies, contribute to architectural decisions and ensure solutions are robust, scalable and maintainable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, test and automate software components and subsystems.
• Develop and implement effective test automation strategies and solutions.
• Perform functional, automation and performance testing.
• Contribute to the definition of QA processes, standards and tooling.
• Work closely with software engineering and wider technology teams in an Agile environment.
• Ensure code is maintainable and managed effectively through version control.
• Participate in architectural and technical decisions.
• Provide task estimates and assess technical complexity.
• Take ownership for delivering assigned tasks on time and to the required quality standards.
• Mentor and support junior software developers.
• Share technical knowledge and best practice across the wider team.
• Work within a continuous integration and TDD environment.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Java / J2EE
• Spring
• Hibernate
• Grails
• Angular
• PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
• Test Automation Strategy and Tools
• Functional, automation and performance testing
• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Application servers and web-based applications
• Agile software development environments
• Development and delivery of commercial-grade software at scale
  

About You

You will be a hands-on, technically capable software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and improving software quality.

You will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine interest in software quality and automation.
• A solutions-focused approach with the ability to identify and implement the most appropriate technical solution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive, energetic and delivery-focused attitude.
• The ability to work effectively within an Agile, multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced engineers.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to work on high-profile, globally used payment and transaction technology, gaining experience within a sophisticated engineering environment.

You will work alongside experienced technology professionals, contribute to significant software initiatives and have the opportunity to influence quality, automation, architecture and engineering practices.

Contract Details

Location: Dublin
Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office
Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension
Rate: €450-€480 per day
Start: ASAP
Travel: Not required

Desired Skills and Experience

Software Engineer - Automation Tester
Dublin | Hybrid - 3 days per week in office
12-Month Contract | €450-€480 per day
3 Top skills you must have
Performance scripts Python/Shell
Test Automation Strategy and Tools.
Playwright and Cucumber with TypeScript