(This role is open to applications from Ireland and Jordan)

CR2 is a leading provider of Internet and multichannel banking, ATM and card payment solutions to the worldwide financial services industry. We are currently looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual, with a strong interest in software testing and test automation, to join the Software Quality Assurance team as an Automation Architect. You will be responsible for the creation of an overall Automation strategy and for guiding, mentoring, and motivating a team of Software Development Engineers in Test in its adoption, ensuring the team provide the highest level of quality across multiple products. Working closely with the Head of QA this role will allow you to shape the automation strategy, make recommendations on tools, testing standards, drive increased levels of automation within the team, and work closely with Dev Ops and IT to develop CI/CD pipelines across a number of products. This is a hands-on role and developing Automated tests will be part of the role.


You will work closely with your colleagues in Dev Ops, IT, Development, and Product within an Agile environment.

What will you be doing:

• Architect and oversee the development of suites of automated tests and test frameworks for front and backend development

• Own the automation backlog and prioritisation of items within the backlog for consideration at sprint planning
• Guide and train the team on software testing and automation best practice
• Maintain and review existing manual regression and automation suites to ensure coverage and efficiencies in run times
• Review pull requests across the team and ensure the team are producing high quality automated tests
• Ensure test environments and test data are fit for purpose
• Attend and contribute to Agile ceremonies as required
• Analyse, document, and report test metrics
• Identify training needs of the team
• Review and assess continuously the tooling and test adjuncts the team use with a view to making improvements

What you will bring to CR2:

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent with Java coding skills

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the QA industry as an automation engineer and/or lead
• Experience creating automation frameworks and review/analysis of existing frameworks
• Experience automating frontend and backend end-to-end test scenarios

• Experience testing Web and Mobile Applications
• Experience testing APIs
• Experience of Performance Testing using tools such as JMeter
• Experience in CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins
• Experience of version control systems such as Git
• Experience using a test automation framework such as Rest Assured, Selenium, Test NG & Appium
• Experience working with Microservices
• Experience using test case management & defect tracking tools
• Familiarity with XML, SQL Scripting, Oracle and Database technology
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience managing test data and test environments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Ability to work across multiple product areas and remain quality focused
• An innovative mindset open to exploring AI technology to expedite the automation efforts
• Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently across departments and all levels of employees

• Environment configuration – Windows and Unix experience
• Experience with banking, fintech or systems in a highly regulated environment
• Direct experience with Payments or Card processing

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team leader, with a proactive and can-do attitude
• Motivating and positive attitude, ability to lead by example and build a positive motivated team
• Articulate communicator, ability to present ideas clearly and precisely with concise attention to detail to both peers and colleagues alike
• Good listener, the ability to listen effectively and to consider input from colleagues and peers alike
• Self-reliant, the ability to work without close supervision and address problems in a collaborative environment
• Good problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify and contribute to solutions for the company in a collaborative environment
• The candidate should be a team player, working with both QA, product and development teams
• Passion to learn and to work with new technologies
• Strong customer orientation

What we offer:

• Winner of Deloitte Ireland’s Best Managed Companies award 2021, 2023 & 2023
• Excellent employee benefits
• Paid healthcare
• Opportunities for International Travel
• Great career opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Irish indigenous IT Company
• Innovative & entrepreneurial culture

This company is an equal opportunities employer.


(We are managing the hiring process for this role internally and will not be requiring the services of external recruitment agencies)