Job Title: Test Automation EngineerLocation: Dublin, IrelandDuration: 6-12-month contractHybrid - 2-3 days/week onsiteExperience level: 8-12 YearsBudget: 300 Euros per dayDescription:Min 5 to 8 yrs in Test AutomationTest Analyst will be working on multiple goals/objectives to drive quality and testing execution for customers in the BFSI Segments. The Primary responsibilities and tasks will include:5 years of experience in automating various GUI/non-GUI based applications using Selenium WebDriver and Java languageExperience in at least one project implementing BDD (behaviour driven development) using Cucumber/Jbehave and CI (continuous integration) using Jenkins.Experience in GIT, Bitbucket, MavenExperience in testing backend application components like SQLServer, Oracle database, middleware message queues(IBM MQ)Extensive experience in test automation framework design, development and enhancement for at least 2 projects.Hands-on Experience in writing SQL queriesMust have hand-on experience in writing scenarios and testcases from requirements & user storiesWell versed with data-driven Test Automation using MS Excel / XML / Database driven TestsUnderstand data structure, data interfaces and how data flows and transforms from source systems to the downstream systemsUnderstand the functionality + Technology and able to adopt into a techno-functional automation tester roleExcellent communication skills – within and outside of the organization, across teams, with customers – both horizontally and vertically, is important.A good team player and ready to take up additional responsibilities when required.Secondary Skills List:Experience in working with global delivery models, leveraging cross location distributed teamsKnowledge of current industry wide Quality & Test processes and practices, Tools and techniquesExperience in Test Management Tools like HP ALM / JIRA.Exposure to popular test models in the market - Agile, V-Model, Waterfall approachUnderstand customer testing needs - current processes as well as future requirements around testingResponsibilities:Is responsible for test scenarios & test cases formulation and test data preparationIs responsible for all test automation related activities right from test automation framework design, development, implementation + automation planning & executionIs responsible for tracking Defect triage & closureIs technically responsible for all the Testing performed by the Testing OrganizationIs responsible for the overall Quality of deliverables across all parameters, both functional and non-functional including performance, security, usability, etc.Is responsible for ensuring the Test Frameworks & methodologies as recommended by Test Architect / Test Lead is implemented in the project