Location: Dublin, Ireland1 day per weekExp: 3+ yearRole OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Automation Engineerwith strong experience in system and automation testing across enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites while working closely with developers, testers, and technical stakeholders across Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery models.This role requires solid technical testing expertise, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the System Test Life Cycle (STLC).Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain automation test suitesaligned with business and technical requirementsCreate and review test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteriaExecute System Testing, UAT, Regression Testing, and Disturbance TestingWork closely with developers, testers, and technical teamsto identify and resolve defectsContribute to test strategy, test estimates, and test documentationEnsure test coverage across APIs, services, databases, and messaging layersPrepare and manage test data, including data masking where requiredValidate integrations involving XML, JSON, JMS, and messaging systemsSupport CI/CD pipelinesthrough automated testing practicesAdhere to testing standards, best practices, and quality guidelinesParticipate in defect triage, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiativesMandatory Skills & ExperienceISTQB Certified TesterStrong experience with automation testing toolssuitable for enterprise IT architecturesHands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScriptStrong knowledge of SQLand relational databasesExperience testing Web Services / APIsWorking knowledge of JSON, XML, UNIX, and associated toolsExperience with Unit and Integration TestingHands-on experience with JUnitExperience working across the full System Test Life Cycle (STLC)Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder interaction skillsDesirable / Nice-to-Have SkillsAngular / AngularJSexposureSpring FrameworkWebLogicMuleSoft / Mule ESBMessaging technologies (JMS)Pythonfor automation or scriptingETL technologiesExperience with Ingres / VectorWiseor similar relational databasesExposure to Agile and DevOps environmentsTesting ExpertiseSystem TestingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Regression TestingDisturbance / Impact TestingTest Data Preparation & MaskingAutomation Framework Design & ExpansionMethodologiesAgileWaterfallHybrid Delivery ModelsSoft SkillsExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively across cross-functional teamsComfortable providing testing estimates and technical inputsCertificationISTQB Certification – Mandatory