Senior Tester

Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants 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 Version 1 And What We DoUK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTWWe’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 DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is confident in automation testing and manual testing when needed. You will be part of a collaborative test team helping clients achieve their business transformation goals through robust testing strategies, hands-on execution, and continuous quality improvement.This role will suit someone who enjoys variety; automating where it adds value, manually testing where it’s most effective, and contributing to well-documented, high-quality deliverables across both Agile and Waterfall projects.Key ResponsibilitiesDetermine and execute appropriate test approaches, including the design, development, and maintenance of automated test scripts using modern frameworks, aligned with defined test strategies.Execute manual testing when appropriate to complement automation efforts.Accurately record and monitor defects, ensuring timely resolution.Provide reliable test estimates and contribute to planning discussions.Review test environments and processes to support continuous improvement.Contribute to key test documentation including Test Plans, Daily Status Reports and Test Completion Reports.Collaborate effectively with QA team members, developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders (technical and non-technical audiences).QualificationsEssential:Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field.Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior test role.Proven experience in both manual and automation testing.Ability to develop and maintain high-quality automated test scripts.Strong programming/scripting skills in Java and JavaScript.Hands-on experience with BDD method using Cucumber.Skilled in API testing using Rest-Assured and Postman.Experience with automated framework Cypress.Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins is a bonus).Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter and/or Gatling.Good understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.Strong collaboration skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.DesirableExperience in designing test automation frameworks from the ground up or implementing enhancements to existing frameworks.Exposure to a wide range of testing types including functional, non-functional, integration, and acceptance testing.Experience with systems integration and exploratory testing.Familiarity with accessibility and cross-browser testing tools.Experience managing test environments using OpenShiftExperience using JIRA and TestRail.ISTQB certification or equivalent.Additional InformationWhy Version 1?At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner