The posting
About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
Requirements
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Automation Tester / SDET to join our QA team. on a 12m Fixed Term Contract basis. This role combines automation expertise with hands-on manual testing, including test design, execution, automation framework development, and continuous testing practices.
In the role, the successful candidate will:
- Support both manual and automated testing activities
- Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of business-critical applications
- Work closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, and QA teams to drive quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
- 5+ years' experience in a QA role with strong experience in both manual and automation testing.
- Proven experience updating and maintaining enterprise-scale test automation frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in designing, executing, and maintaining manual test cases and test suites.
- Good understanding of Quality Engineering, testing strategy, and governance.
- Experience implementing and managing testing initiatives across web, API, and desktop platforms.
- Proven experience integrating testing into Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD delivery models.
- Experience implementing AI-powered testing capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression, compatibility, and exploratory testing practices.
- Excellent communication skills within enterprise environments.
Technical Expertise - MUST HAVE
- Java-based automation development using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.
- Relational database query development using SQL, DB2, or equivalent query languages.
- CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Git.
- Cloud technologies including Azure or AWS with experience testing cloud-native applications and microservices.
- Experience working as part of a Scrum team, actively participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Experience in Stockbroking, Banking or Finance sector
NICE TO HAVE
- API automation using REST Assured or equivalent frameworks.
- AI-driven testing approaches including self-healing automation, AI-assisted test generation, and intelligent defect analysis.
- Contract testing (PACT), service virtualisation, and integration testing methodologies.
- Performance testing and engineering using tools such as JMeter, k6, or LoadRunner.
- Salesforce platform testing across integrated business applications.
- This specification is suitable for a SDET or Automation Tester responsible for designing and implementing quality automation excellence and AI-enabled testing practices.
Benefits
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.
