New Company:
Cpl is delighted to be partnering with a global Tech client as they embark on establishing a new Engineering Hub in Ireland. This organisation is going through an exciting change, expanding their software solutions to further add value to their growing client base. To assist in the delivery of this significant transformation, the business is seeking a Test Engineering Lead - Cloud/Backend as one of their first strategic hires in Ireland.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Test Engineering, you will work with a global team responsible for cloud/backend testing. You will play a key role in defining and planning the organisations test strategy, frameworks & tools.
- Define the test engineering strategy for the cloud (AWS) environment.
- Report testing status to key engineering stakeholders.
- Manage priorities and set expectation when faced with multiple demanding tasks.
- Lead and give direction to offshore and onshore test engineering teams.
- Lead and define the release Signoff process for mobile applications.
- Coach and mentor members of the test engineering team.
- Help define the test automation strategy for cloud/backend environment.
- Work and collaborate in multi-disciplinary Agile teams, adopting Agile spirit, methodology and tools.
- Help define the testing methodologies used to qualify cloud releases.
- Contribute to the teams daily manual and automation testing effort.
Ideally you’ll bring:
- Excellent communication, technical and test leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with engineering managers, test engineers, developers, product managers and other stakeholders.
- Previous experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Demonstrated experience testing consumer web/mobile backend systems
- Deep working knowledge of deploying micro-services and build applications in the cloud (AWS)
- Hands-on experience testing APIs and microservices
- Working level experience of DevOps, CI/CD and automation along with modern software engineering best practices.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Hands-on experience with source code control and CI/CD platforms (GIT, Jenkins) and debugging tools.
- Hands-on experience with test management tools and test automation frameworks.
- Any Android, iOS or Mobile apps experience highly regarded.
- A strong advocate of quality, promoting a transparent culture of reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
- Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
- B.Sc. or equivalent vocational experience required.
What you will get in return:
- Remote (Ireland) & Hybrid (Cork) working options.
- Very positive & engaging team culture.
- Opportunity to be a key leader through a significant business change.
- Senior role – opportunity to influence & contribute at a high level.
- Very competitive salary & benefits package.
If you believe you have the above experience and are interested in hearing more, then reach out to Killian O’Callaghan @Cpl Cork on 021 4944867 for a confidential conversation.
**Applicants must reside & have full working rights in Ireland**
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