About the job

• Role: Senior QA Automation Engineer (Remote)
• Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)

Role Overview:We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for high-impact software projects. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and reliability across multiple platforms and environments. Responsibilities include developing test scripts, analyzing test results, and identifying defects to improve system performance.

Key Responsibilities:• Design and develop automated test scripts using industry-standard frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.• Execute and maintain automated test suites to validate software functionality, performance, and security.• Collaborate with developers and product teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and ensure continuous delivery.• Analyze test results, document defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently.• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to improving testing methodologies and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:• Minimum 5 years of experience in QA automation engineering, with expertise in scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.• Proficiency in automated testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, or Postman for API testing.• Experience with test frameworks like Cucumber, JUnit, or TestNG for structured test execution.• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for test automation integration.• Ability to analyze complex system behavior and troubleshoot automated test failures effectively.• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling is a plus.• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and branching strategies for test code management.• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in validating software quality.

More About the Opportunity:This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Software Development | Technology, Information and Internet | IT Services and IT Consulting industry, contributing to the delivery of scalable and high-quality software solutions. The position involves direct impact on software reliability and performance across distributed teams.Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
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We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.

Job Description

Focused on improving operational efficiency, capacity and customer experience through technology. As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking a QA Engineer to support quality assurance activities and help ensure software products meet agreed quality, reliability and performance requirements.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Apply QA processes, testing approaches and quality standards across projects.
• Develop and maintain test strategies and test plans aligned to project requirements.
• Perform manual testing and identify opportunities for automation.
• Create and maintain automated test suites across digital products.
• Prioritise testing activities based on business impact and risk.
• Support testing activities throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
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Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with designers, developers, Product Owners and business stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Document quality-related processes, test approaches and outcomes.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and team development activities.
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Qualifications

Essential Experience

• 7+ years' experience in software quality assurance.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using testing frameworks and tools such as Playwright, WDIO, Cypress or Appium.
• Experience with Typescript and/or JavaScript for test automation.
• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps and test management platforms such as TestRail or Zephyr.
• Experience performing API testing.
• Experience using Git and GitHub workflows.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while aligning with team standards and delivery practices.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills.

About the job

• We are working with global engineering and automation technology company based in Cork, working primarily with leading pharma, biotech, medical device and other highly regulated manufacturing companies. We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join the team. Reporting to the Vision Delivery Manager, the Automation Engineer will lead the design, commission & validation of machine vision related solutions. You will support sales productivity by providing technical input into Machine Vision sales quotations to ensure projects are costed accurately and timely while meeting customer requirements. This exciting position offers you a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers while developing and deploying cutting edge solutions for their blue chip client base.Responsibilities:Take a leading role in the design, development, installation, commissioning & validation of the vision, electrical, software and automation-based elements of the solution at the customer’s site or machine builder facility
• Acting as Vision SME, assist the sales team in the pre-sales activities to include site surveys and quote preparation
• Have a full understanding of the requirements, customer documentation including annotating and feeding back on customer URS, and technical solution
• Liaise with the Sales team to ensure that all information to accurately assess the requirements to prepare and cost a complete quotation are in place
• The role requires contact with Customers, including attendance to site meetings and survey packaging lines to assist in providing a technical solution
• Manage third party suppliers for procurement of hardware, software and services
• Take a SME role in the development of our Vision solutions for customers
• You will promote continuous improvement through the provision of feedback to the engineering team in relation to deployment experience of integrated vision and software solutions
• Identify scope creep or when changes/new requirements are being introduced and communicate same to management and prepare customer quotes to support additional customer requirements
• Required to travel in Ireland and occasional travel abroad
• Other duties as required
• Requirements:Relevant third level qualification such as a diploma/degree in an Engineering discipline. Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects
• Excellent computer skills, MS Word, Excel, Project
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and structured standards and practices for regulated Industry including FDA and GAMP
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work with multiple disciplines including: in-house Engineering, Operations, Quality and Product Development and Sales departments as well as partners, contractors, suppliers and customers
• Experience in design and development of machine vision solutions preferable
• Experience in installing and troubleshooting machine vision solutions desirable
• Experience creating regulatory documents such as Functional Design Specifications and system validation documents.
• SQL knowledge as both our vision products use SQL so to understand some limitations/ functions to be able to liaise with R&D
• An understanding of manufacturing processes, with experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical devices industries an advantage
• Experience working with PLCs and Automation systems for manufacturing is advantageous, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC.
• Proven record of delivering against set goals
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Some commercial experience an advantage

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Aisling Laneaisling.lane@collinsmcnicholas.ie021-4320675About the job

About usSoftCo is an AI-native Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable (AP) automation company built for complex organisations. In a market full of rigid templates and “plug-and-play” promises, our approach is different. We tailor automation around the organisation, not the organisation around the software.

For over 35 years, we’ve helped finance teams move from reactive, manual processes to controlled, scalable and strategic P2P operations. Our AI-native platform strengthens accuracy, visibility and insight, but it’s our delivery expertise that ensures it works in the real world.

• Our success at a glance:1M+ users worldwide
• Trusted by organisations including Volkswagen, Patagonia, Primark, Logitech and all 80 departments of the Finnish Government
• Global reach with offices in the US, Finland, UK, Kosovo and Ireland
• A reputation for owning where precision engineering meets long-term partnership

Your roleWe are looking for an experienced QA Team Lead who can step into a live product environment, lead a small distributed team from day one, shape our Quality Engineering (QE) strategy and drive quality across our established SaaS platform and emerging AI capabilities.

Working as part of the Engineering leadership team, you will be responsible for defining and evolving our quality strategy, ensuring quality considerations are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. You will bring a quality-focused perspective to planning, delivery, and technical decision-making.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will support and develop the QA team, establish consistent quality practices, improve testing effectiveness and automation, and provide clear visibility of quality risks across the organisation.

• Your responsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop a distributed team of Quality Automation Engineers, creating a high-performing culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set priorities, manage performance, provide regular feedback, and support individual development and career growth.
• Own and evolve the QE strategy across new and existing products, integrations, enhancements, and emerging AI capabilities.
• Define and track quality metrics to measure testing effectiveness, product quality, and release confidence.
• Drive a quality-first culture across Engineering by promoting best practices in testing and automation.
• Define and implement quality-focused processes across Product and Engineering that ensure requirements, acceptance criteria, and testability are reviewed and validated early in the development lifecycle.
• Establish quality gates and release readiness criteria that support predictable, high-quality product delivery.
• Assess current test coverage and drive initiatives to expand coverage across critical business and customer workflows.
• Balance automated, exploratory, and manual testing approaches to maximise effectiveness and quality outcomes.
• Evaluate and adopt AI-assisted testing capabilities where they provide measurable value, ensuring appropriate validation and oversight of results.
• Help define how quality is assessed for AI functionality as SoftCo continues to expand its AI offerings.
• Use customer feedback, production incidents, and defect trends to identify quality gaps and drive improvements.
• Key ResponsibilitiesLead Quality Assurance activities across multiple projects and system enhancements.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and testing strategies.
• Coordinate and oversee end-to-end testing of ATM hardware and software solutions.
• Validate ATM customer journeys, including cash withdrawals, deposits, balance enquiries, and other transactions.
• Manage regression, exploratory, integration, and pre-production testing activities.
• Take ownership of defect management, prioritisation, tracking, and resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain testing documentation, test packs, and QA artefacts.
• Identify, manage, and escalate testing risks and issues.
• Ensure testing activities align with established QA standards and best practices.
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