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AQMetrics

Senior Engineer – Automation

AQMetrics

. Own the design and architecture of the test automation framework across UI, API and data layers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMaynooth • IrelandSenior💰 €60,000 - €70,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and architecting test automation frameworks across UI, API, and data layers, with a strong focus on integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Proven ability to mentor engineers and set technical direction while ensuring quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Test Automation Framework OwnershipUI Automation with Angular and PlaywrightAPI Test Automation with REST AssuredCI/CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)Mentoring and Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills
Test AutomationUI AutomationAPI TestingSQL Data ValidationPerformance TestingAgile/Scrum MethodologiesJava ProgrammingAutomation Framework ArchitectureRisk-Based PrioritizationTechnical Direction Setting
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicationCollaborative MindsetContinuous ImprovementPragmatic Decision-MakingStakeholder Influence
Tools & Technologies
PlaywrightREST AssuredPostmanJUnitTestNGJenkinsGitLab CIAzure DevOpsJMeterDocker
Certifications & Qualifications
ISTQB Advanced Level Certification
Industry Keywords
Software Testing LifecycleRegulated Industry ExperienceFinancial ServicesRegTechShift-Left Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AngularAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsJMeterJUnitSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the design and architecture of the test automation framework across UI, API and data layers
  • Define and evolve the automation strategy and roadmap with the Engineering Manager, using risk-based prioritisation
  • Set standards and best practice for automated testing, and lead by example through hands-on contribution
  • Mentor junior and mid-level Automation Engineers and review their automation code
  • Own the integration of automated test suites into the CI/CD pipeline and drive down flaky-test rates
  • Work with engineering leads, architects and product owners to build testability in from the design stage (shift-left testing)
  • Design SQL-based data validation and API contract testing across the Angular frontend, Java services and database
  • Report meaningful quality metrics such as coverage, defect leakage, regression cycle time and flaky-test rate
  • Identify testing gaps and technical debt in the automation estate, and propose remediation plans
  • Evaluate and introduce new tools and techniques, such as performance, security or contract testing, where they add clear value
  • Report to the Engineering Manager
  • Collaborate with engineering leads and product owners to embed quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Approximately 6–8+ years’ experience in software testing, including at least 4–5 years focused on test automation
  • Demonstrable end-to-end ownership of an automation framework
  • Proven experience architecting and scaling UI automation for a single-page application (Angular strongly preferred) using Playwright or similar, including page object models and parallel/cross-browser execution
  • Strong experience automating API tests with REST Assured, Postman or similar, structured in JUnit, TestNG or equivalent
  • Some SQL skills and experience designing data validation strategies across frontend, backend and database layers
  • Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or similar)
  • A track record of setting technical direction, coding standards and code review for the automation function
  • Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers
  • Deep understanding of the software testing lifecycle and Agile/Scrum delivery
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience at senior level
  • Working knowledge of Java sufficient to extend and debug the automation framework an asset
  • Experience testing systems in a regulated industry (e.g. financial services or RegTech) an asset
  • Experience with performance testing (e.g. JMeter, k6), Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or contract testing (e.g. Pact) an asset
  • ISTQB Advanced Level certification or equivalent an asset
  • You are a confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders and explain technical decisions clearly
  • You are pragmatic and risk-aware, balancing thorough automation coverage against delivery timelines
  • You love working in a collaborative environment and have a continuous-improvement mindset
  • Ability to work from the office 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to be part of something special, AQMetrics is growing fast, and we want you to be part of our journey
  • People-centric culture
  • Health Insurance fully paid.
  • Competitive salary
  • Upskilling opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible working
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Active Social Club with events throughout the year