**Job Description:** Seeking an experienced Automation QA Engineer to continue to develop & improve our software quality standards at Hertz, and to help build & verify robust software solutions for our business. Your expertise in serverless technologies such as AWS, K8s & Docker and testing methodologies such as Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), Unit testing, test coverage tools and testing concepts such as the testing pyramid will support multiple development teams delivering software in an agile environment. **What You’ll Do:** As an Automation QA Engineer, your responsibilities include: + Enforcing test coverage and best practices in the development team in conjunction with the technical leads and QA lead. + Owning deployments & verification of features. + Defining and executing automated tests for serverless applications in AWS. + Collaborating closely with developers and product owners to specify comprehensive test plans. + Harness proficiency in object-oriented programming & scripting languages to architect robust testing frameworks. + Conduct data analysis, enriching our testing strategies and identifying deficiencies in large data systems. + Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of EKS/Docker environments. + Seamlessly integrating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality across the developmental spectrum. + Executing load and performance testing on diverse endpoints. + Showcasing familiarity with prominent testing frameworks such as pytest, jest, and junit to enhance test suites, and integrating principles of Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) into test suites. **What We’re Looking For:** + A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. + Proven experience as an Automation QA Engineer, emphasizing serverless technologies. + Experience with front end testing using Playwright and/or Cypress, Selenium. + Proficiency in Java, Python or TypeScript, Docker, Jenkins & automation tools a plus. + Hands-on experience with AWS and EKS/Docker. + Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, and RESTful APIs. + Experience with load testing tools & principles. + Solid understanding of testing frameworks, methodologies & objectives. + Data analysis experience and familiarity with Jupyter Notebook or similar tools is a plus. + Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. + Self-driven with a passion for improving software & processes with multiple teams. **Hertz is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland (Valid EU Passport / Relevant Visa).** **What You’ll Get:** + Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends). + Hybrid/flexible working arrangements. + 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service. + Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution. + Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary. + Profit Share Scheme. + Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform. + 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours. + Income protection for long term illness. + Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role. + Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes. + Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family. + Occupational Health support. + Christmas savings scheme.