About Zinkworks
Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into a competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.
We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to design, maintain, and execute automated test suites for backend services, APIs, and selected UI workflows. This role will focus on integrating automation into GCP-based CI/CD pipelines and GKE deployments, producing milestone test reports, performing root cause and fault slippage analysis, and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain Python-based automated test suites for backend systems and APIs.
* Execute targeted UI automation using Cypress for key workflows.
* Generate milestone test reports for project phases using tools such as Allure.
* Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Fault Slippage Analysis (FSA) on defects to drive continuous quality improvements.
* Integrate automated tests into GCP-native CI/CD pipelines and validate deployments in GKE.
* Debug automation failures, analyse service logs, and report defects clearly.
* Mentor and support junior team members to raise the overall skill level of the team.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to refine test strategies and ensure release readiness.
Required Skills
* Strong Python automation experience (PyTest / Robot / Behave / unittest).
* Experience testing REST APIs and distributed backend systems.
* UI automation experience using Cypress.
* Proven expertise in RCA and FSA for defects.
* Experience generating milestone or release test reports (e.g., Allure).
* Familiarity with Git-based version control and debugging microservices/containerized applications.
Nice to Have
* API automation experience with Karate.
* Hands-on GCP CI/CD experience (Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy, Artifact Registry).
* Kubernetes fundamentals; validating services on GKE.
* Containerization knowledge: Docker builds, pod logs, and configuration debugging.
* Performance testing (Locust, JMeter, k6).
* Monitoring/logging familiarity (Stackdriver, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).
Soft Skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
* Clear communication and documentation habits.
* Mentorship-oriented and collaborative.
* Detail-oriented and proactive in raising quality and automation standards.
Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks
At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.
Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting-edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long-lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey.