Cloud-Native SDET: Automate Quality for AI-Driven Platforms

Acuity Brands, Inc.

Cork

Hybrid

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Cork is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the Digital Centre of Excellence. You will help shape the quality strategy for cloud-native digital commerce and AI-enabled platforms, supporting Acuity’s evolving technology ecosystem.

This hands-on role focuses on automation, continuous testing, and quality enablement. You will influence engineering practices, improve delivery pipelines, and help teams build quality into every stage of the software

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
Strong software engineering background with experience developing automated test solutions.
Proficiency in Python or another modern programming language.
Experience testing REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Experience with PyTest, Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent frameworks.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps.
Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
Experience with Docker and CI/CD practices.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality engineering principles.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for APIs, backend services, and cloud-native applications.
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Define and drive quality engineering practices across multiple product teams.
Develop automated functional, integration, regression, performance, and end-to-end test suites.
Partner with engineering teams to identify quality risks and establish appropriate test strategies.
Ensure quality gates are embedded within development workflows and release processes.
Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting across distributed systems.
Champion shift-left testing practices and foster a culture of quality engineering.
Evaluate and introduce new testing tools, frameworks, and approaches where they provide measurable value.