Lead QA Engineer (Automation)

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SaaS organization in Belfast is seeking an experienced QA Lead to enhance automated testing capabilities and support junior team members' growth. This role involves designing testing frameworks, collaborating with development teams on issue resolution, and mentoring QA staff. The ideal candidate has a strong QA background, experience with Cypress and Playwright, and is comfortable working in a hybrid environment. A competitive salary and robust benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Strong benefits package with bonus, pension, and healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of QA best practices and processes.
• Experience designing and executing automated tests.
• Hands-on experience in a Microsoft development environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and use of testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with software development teams to resolve issues.
• Lead and mentor the testing team.

Skills

QA best practices

Automated testing using Cypress

Automated testing using Playwright

C#/.NET/Azure experience

Troubleshooting technical issues

Mentoring QA team members

Job description

MCS Group are proud to be working with a growing SaaS organisation with a major office in Dublin as they seek an experienced QA Lead to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role sits within an internal development function and the main aim is to increase overall automated testing capabilities whilst ensuring junior team members are receiving support and technological/career growth.

(Very Flexible Hybrid - Dublin)

The role

• Contribute to the design, enhancement and use of testing frameworks and processes to ensure a high-quality experience for end users
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to identify and resolve issues against product specifications, using both in-house and third-party testing tools
• Lead/Mentor the testing team and coordinate testing activities
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents, providing timely and constructive feedback
• Design, build and maintain automated test scripts

What they\'re looking for

• Strong understanding of, and adherence to, QA best practices and processes
• Proven experience designing and executing automated tests using Cypress and Playwright
• Hands-on experience querying and working in a Microsoft development environment (C#/.NET/Azure)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes and implement effective resolutions
• Demonstrable experience mentoring, leading or managing a QA team.
• Right to work in Ireland (no sponsorship available for this position) and happy to work in a hybrid office position in Dublin when required.

Why consider it

• Competitive salary DOE
• Hybrid working model
• Strong benefits package including bonus, pension and healthcare
• Opportunity to shape a growing team in an ambitious period of growth

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Calum Omand Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 015259641.

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