Job description
Job Title:
Quality Assurance Analyst (Specific purpose contract)
Department:
Product
Function:
Motion (A Mediahuis Ireland Company)
Location:
Dublin; Hybrid (3 office days / 2 remote days)
Why us?
At Motion, everything we do is aimed at providing motorists and retailers with the most innovative and progressive tools to buy and sell a vehicle in Ireland. Our forward thinking, ambitious people are constantly adapting and thinking creatively to offer ideas and solutions to give our industry leading brands the competitive edge.
Our company values aim to prioritise the wellbeing of our employees by creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all to thrive. These values include People-First, Ambitious, Empowered, Integrity, Responsible and Innovative. Find out more about our values here:
At our state-of-the-art purpose-built automotive space in the heart of Dublin city, you will join the motor industry's greatest minds, working on Ireland's leading automotive websites;, and From the penthouse floor of the Independent House, this relaxing environment hosts a number of impressive features including; a pool table, collaborative spaces, free snacks, kitchen as well as a beautiful view of the city and Croke Park.
Want to progress even further in your career? We provide a long-term learning environment where we will support your development in learning new skills via our internal educational platforms and external degrees and courses where needed.
And that's not all We provide a strong package of benefits for Motion team members that includes:
* 25 days annual leave
* Income Protection
* Health & Wellness events
* Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Hybrid working schedule
* Life Assurance
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion events
* Company Pension Contribution
* Educational Support
* Bike to Work Scheme
* and so much more
Role Purpose
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Quality Assurance Analyst
to join our Motion team on a maternity cover contract. In this role, you'll work across key projects related to
CarsIreland
,
Carzone
, and
Cartell
, collaborating closely with Product and Development teams.
You'll play a vital role in executing and enhancing our
Test Strategy
, contributing to a wide range of testing activities including
automated testing
,
user acceptance testing (UAT)
,
stress testing
,
functional
, and
regression testing
.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a
fast-paced, dynamic environment
with a
start-up mindset
, where quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
The B2B Opportunity
* Lead testing efforts within a cross-functional team, helping to refine and improve user journeys for trade users, including car dealers nationwide.
* Drive quality assurance in projects focused on building a unified platform architecture across CarsIreland, Carzone, and Cartell - supporting a broader ecosystem used by dealers, insurers, and other stakeholders across the country.
The B2C Opportunity
* Lead testing within a cross-functional team to enhance consumer user journeys across all three brands, supporting users looking to buy, sell, or perform vehicle history checks.
* Oversee QA across a variety of projects, including improvements to the private portal experience and enhancements to brand websites and mobile apps.
Day-to-Day
* Join the Product team to support the delivery of strategic initiatives and operational goals, with a balanced focus on both long-term projects and day-to-day priorities.
* Play a key role in developing and implementing testing strategies and quality metrics across the group, reporting to the Group Head of Product to define and track success measures that drive informed, data-led decisions.
* Benefit from a structured onboarding process to gain a strong understanding of each brand and how your work will directly influence their ongoing growth and development.
Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes
* Proven experience in automated, functional, and regression testing.
* Hands-on experience testing web and mobile applications.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail to help deliver high-quality digital experiences for both B2B and B2C customers.
* A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team, and a proactive approach to taking ownership of QA responsibilities.
* Proactive Problem-Solver
* takes initiative to identify issues early and suggest practical, effective solutions to improve product quality and user experience.
* Detail-Oriented
* Maintains a sharp eye for detail when reviewing user journeys, writing test cases, or identifying bugs ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
* Collaborative Communicator
* works effectively within cross-functional teams, sharing insights and feedback clearly to align QA efforts with product and development goals.
* Adaptable and Resilient
* thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, able to pivot between strategic projects and day-to-day tasks without losing focus or momentum.
* Customer-Focused Mindset
* keeps the end user at the center of testing efforts, with a strong drive to deliver seamless, high-quality digital experiences.