Mid-Senior Automation Engineer (Limerick) at Deloitte

Limerick, Munster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automation Testing, Cucumber BDD Framework, Selenium, Cypress, Java Spring, Node.js, Git Version Control, Maven, Java, JavaScript, API Testing, Contract Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Systems Architecture, Agile Methodologies

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world and making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. We’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter. Joining us means becoming part of a Consulting team that’s at the top of its game and growing. Working with the best people and technology in the market, you’ll tackle meaningful projects that transform the future for high-profile local and international clients. And you’ll do it as part of a people-first culture that’s supportive, collaborative and, above all, welcoming. . Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in automation testing, directly contributing to the quality and efficiency of our client solutions. You will join a practice widely recognised for its insight, expertise, and the quality of its work, providing a platform for significant professional growth and leadership. The primary challenge involves navigating complex technical landscapes to implement cutting-edge automation strategies, ensuring robust and scalable testing frameworks. This is an ideal role for a senior professional seeking to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact within a collaborative and supportive culture. Key skills and prior experience To excel in this position, you should possess significant experience in automation testing, coupled with a deep understanding of modern testing concepts and tools. We are looking for candidates with: Extensive Automation Testing Expertise: Proven track record in automation testing, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of its principles and application. Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of common automation tooling such as Cucumber BDD Framework, Selenium or Cypress (ideal, not mandatory), Java Spring or Node.js, Git Version Control, and Maven. Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, or other relevant languages are essential, alongside API & Contract Testing skills for REST and/or SOAP APIs. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership: Experience in interfacing effectively with application development teams, technical colleagues, testers, and all levels of management. The ability to coach and mentor others is highly valued. Architectural Understanding & Methodological Flexibility: A solid understanding of systems architecture and databases, coupled with the ability to operate effectively within Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies. Success in the Role Success will be defined by your ability to lead and implement robust automation strategies, contributing significantly to project quality and team development. Key performance outcomes include: Strategic Project Leadership: Successfully manage and plan multiple automation test projects across various test environments, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices. Best Practice Integration: Proactively incorporate and champion best practices into the automation testing and governance processes, enhancing overall efficiency and quality. Tooling & Scope Optimisation: Collaborate effectively with the Automation Architect to identify suitable automation tooling and define appropriate test automation scope for diverse projects and technologies. Reporting & Advocacy: Provide clear, concise, and ongoing reports to senior management on automation progress and outcomes, while actively championing behaviour-driven development practices and continuous testing techniques across the team What type of work will I be doing? Your daily activities will involve a dynamic mix of strategic planning, technical implementation, and stakeholder engagement. While exact time allocations may vary, you can expect to: Lead Project Management: Oversee project management and planning for multiple automation test initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Technical Implementation & Best Practice: Actively work with the Automation Architect to identify and implement suitable automation tooling and define the scope of test automation. This includes incorporating best practices into testing and governance processes. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Liaise with a wide range of high-level stakeholders, providing regular reports to senior management on project status and automation effectiveness. Team Support & Advocacy: Support development and test areas by utilising automated tests, and champion behaviour-driven development practices and continuous testing techniques within the team. Where is this role based? This role is based in Limerick, Ireland. Deloitte operates a hybrid working model, blending office-based collaboration with remote work flexibility, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments effectively. You may also be required to work on client sites as needed. For more information on our flexible working approach, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage. Rewards and Benefits of working at Deloitte Ireland At Deloitte, your reward is competitive and supports our purpose of helping you never stop growing. We believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. We offer a range of supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, learning & development and enhanced leave options. You'll also be part of an inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your full self If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. What we offer Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others. Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally – because when you make an impact that matters, we do too. Deloitte is the number one professional services firm in the world, and the leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, sustainability, tax, and related services. We have offices across Ireland in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Deloitte is proud of the enhanced flexibility that we offer our people through our hybrid working strategy, Deloitte Works. It means we trust our people with the flexibility and control to make the right choices in where, when, and how they work. Deloitte is looking for people that have a leadership mindset, are curious, enjoy solving challenges and are eager to grow their careers.

Responsibilities

You will lead project management and planning for multiple automation test initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Additionally, you will actively work with the Automation Architect to implement suitable automation tooling and define the scope of test automation.