At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.  

 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​  

 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.  

  

General information    

  Location: Dublin   Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No   Business area: UKI Technology Consulting (Digital Assurance & Software Testing)   Contract type: Permanent

 

The team and the opportunity

 

At EY, our highly talented and motivated Digital Assurance and Quality Engineering team specializes in Data Transformation and Testing Services for our clients. We offer a comprehensive range of functional testing services, including requirements-based testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, and acceptance testing. Through agile QA and testing practices, we enable faster time-to-market, flexibility, and adaptability to changing requirements, along with automation and continuous testing to drive improved efficiencies. Our expertise extends to technical testing services such as test automation, API and microservices testing, mobile device testing, performance testing, and ETL testing, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

 

As a Automation Tester, by joining the Technology Consulting team, you will be helping our clients solve a whole range of challenges - from the requirement to respond to the ever-changing demands of the market, to working on large and complex transformation programs that truly transform our clients ways of working, As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work.

 

If you have a keen interest in Technology Enabled Change, as well as intellectual curiosity and energy, then Technology Consulting could be exactly the right place for you and your next career move.

 

You will play a key role in supporting the development and strengthen existing client relationships and help our clients, who are leaders in the Financial Services industry, navigate the complex finance issues facing their business. As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

As an Automation Tester in the Digital Assurance and Quality Engineering Team at EY, you will hold a pivotal position within our high-performing team. Your responsibilities will include designs and implements technological processes to automate various tasks, leading and aligning with the team's goals, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes Contributing to the delivery of IT Projects through methodologies such as Agile Scrum / Kanban and traditional Waterfall (when required), leveraging your domain knowledge and sector experience Creating high-quality work products and act as a subject matter resource on one or more services, leveraging knowledge and experience to shape services to client problems Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients Maintaining focus so that projects deliver on key priorities and dependencies Be responsible for your own self-development, and maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills Actively contribute to EY’s Quality Assurance & Testing Community of practice Understanding all our consulting service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients and be able to build meaningful external relationships with our clients and internal relationships across service lines Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts for API applications Collaborating with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and create test plans Executing automated tests and analysing results to identify defects and areas for improvement Continuously improve the automation framework and testing processes Conducting code reviews and providing feedback to enhance test quality Report and track defects using Azure DevOps

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

To qualify for the role, you must have:

 

A third level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or relevant experience related to the position  Minimum of 3 years of experience in a full-time test automation role Previous experience in client-facing consulting roles, demonstrating strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills  Experience in Agile/ DevOps and/or traditional environments Proven experience in building and implementing test frameworks using tooling such as Selenium, Cypress, Eggplant or UFT Experience using Cucumber BDD frameworks Experience in mobile test automation using Appium Experience in API testing and tools (e.g., Postman and OAuth 2.0). Experience of scripting skills with 1 or more of the following languages; C#, Java and / or JavaScript Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps) Experience with source control tools such as Git Develop, execute, and debug automated tests Experience with source control tools such as Git Experience of using Test Management tools including issue tracking tools Knowledge of Testing Standards and approaches Understanding of cloud technologies and services (e.g Azure DevOps Pipelines, Boards, Test Plans, Repos) Have a structured approach to problem solving and be a self-starter with the ability to work independently managing your own workload with an attention to detail

 

Ideally, you will also have:

 

Professional QA accreditation (ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer or similar) Experience in one or more of our focus industries including; Power & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, Tech, Media, Advanced Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 Experience of one or more technology areas including but not limited to ERP, CRM. Digital Workplace, CX, Cloud Migration and/or integrations, Data & Analytics, RPA, Emerging Tech, IoT, Blockchain

 

What We Look For:

 

We are looking for candidates who are:

Innovative and agile, with a purpose-driven mindset Inclusive and able to work effectively in diverse teams Passionate about technology and eager to learn and grow Client-focused, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service

 

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

 

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

 

Pension Discounted Health Insurance Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family  The purchase of additional annual leave  Hybrid working Free Gym Membership Travel Pass Maternity & Paternity leave Bike to work Scheme Recognition Awards Cash incentives for referrals Work Mobile TECH MBA paid by EY Wellness rooms Available in some offices 

 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.  

 

Career Progression 

 

When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next  As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs  Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees

 

About EY 

 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

 

Inclusion & Diversity 

 

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.  

 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

 

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. 

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

 

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

 

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