Senior QA Automation Engineer (SQL & Data-Focused)
Our client, a leading FinTech firm, is seeking a
Senior QA Automation Engineer
with strong SQL skills, proven experience working with large datasets, and a background in Investments or Financial Services. This is a high-impact role where you will shape the QA strategy, build advanced test automation frameworks, and ensure data accuracy across complex systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for data-centric applications.
* Ensure data quality and accuracy when working with large and complex datasets.
* Lead the development and evolution of QA Automation strategy and tooling across the tech stack.
* Collaborate with engineers, data specialists, and business analysts to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve release efficiency.
* Implement end-to-end, regression, and performance testing practices to ensure system reliability.
* Continuously evaluate new tools and frameworks to enhance QA capabilities.
* Senior stakeholder communication
Required Experience
* 7+ years' experience
in QA Automation, ideally in
data-rich environments
.
* Strong
SQL
and data querying skills.
* Proven experience working with
large datasets
and ensuring
data integrity / accuracy
.
* Experience with
Pytest
or similar test frameworks (Cucumber, Karate, etc.).
* Skilled in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Java, or similar).
* Strong exposure to Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and version control tools.
Desirable Skills
* Background in
Investments
or Financial Services.
* Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms or big data ecosystems.
* Familiarity with BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) practices.
* Experience with
performance and load testing
tools.
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
Benefits & Package
* Permanent position with a
competitive salary & benefits package
.
* Dublin City Centre location.
* Hybrid model:
4 days onsite, 1 day remote per week
.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV