QA Automation Engineer

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to help build and scale automated testing across cloud, mobile, desktop, and connected devices. You will implement robust testing frameworks and contribute to an end-to-end automation strategy.

The role emphasizes API testing, scripting with Python/JavaScript, and close collaboration with developers and product teams to ensure high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA/testing with strong knowledge of automated regression and test design principles.
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining automated test frameworks for cloud, mobile, or desktop applications.
• Proficiency in API testing and scripting/programming (e.g. Python or JavaScript).
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, working closely with developers and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role within the R&D team, building our automated testing capability across our cloud-connected security platform, mobile applications, desktop software, and connected devices.
• Build and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks across cloud, mobile, and desktop platforms to reduce manual testing.
• Identify and prioritise high‑impact automation opportunities while balancing manual and automated testing approaches.
• Automate key workflows such as authentication, device onboarding, syncing, firmware updates, and user management.
• Support quality through manual/exploratory testing, defect troubleshooting with developers, and clear test documentation.
• Strengthen QA processes by contributing to CI/CD integration, release testing, and long‑term automation strategy.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Play a key role within the R&D team, building our automated testing capability across our cloud-connected security platform, mobile applications, desktop software, and connected devices.
• Build and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks across cloud, mobile, and desktop platforms to reduce manual testing.
• Identify and prioritise high‑impact automation opportunities while balancing manual and automated testing approaches.
• Automate key workflows such as authentication, device onboarding, syncing, firmware updates, and user management.
• Support quality through manual/exploratory testing, defect troubleshooting with developers, and clear test documentation.
• Strengthen QA processes by contributing to CI/CD integration, release testing, and long‑term automation strategy.

Requirements

• Proven experience in QA/testing with strong knowledge of automated regression and test design principles.
• Hands‑on experience building or maintaining automated test frameworks for cloud, mobile, or desktop applications.
• Proficiency in API testing and scripting/programming (e.g. Python or JavaScript).
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, working closely with developers and product teams.