Java Test Automation Engineer - Contracting role

Posted 21 May 2025
Salary Market related
LocationCork
Discipline Technology Leadership
Reference9910 / 1

Job description

Java Test Automation Engineer – Contracting role

One of our clients based in Cork, Ireland, is urgently looking for a Java Test Automation Engineer.

Job Title: Java Test Automation Engineer

3 days a week on-site

Location: Cork, Ireland

6 to 12 months rolling contract

Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5–10 years of experience in software test automation using Java
  • Strong understanding of OOP concepts, design patterns, recursive & non-recursive programming
  • Proficient in Java collections and core concepts: ArrayList, Vector, HashSet, Serialization, method overloading/overriding, etc.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in developing or enhancing automation frameworks from scratch
  • Solid experience in API automation using tools like SOAP UI, Postman, and related technologies
  • Strong programming logic and problem-solving skills
  • Deep hands-on experience with: Selenium WebDriver, BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber), JavaScript (for test scripting or integration)
  • Proficient with Maven, GitHub, Jenkins, and TestNG
  • Skilled in debugging and providing solutions to practical coding/test automation problems
  • Proven ability to independently own and drive test automation delivery
  • Exposure to manual testing of web applications (nice to have)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

If you are interested in this role, you can click 'apply' to send an updated copy of your CV to Honey Rathore or email honey@stelfox.com for more details.

Please note:

We have a number of similar positions currently, and in the future, which we would like to discuss with you should you indicate your interest in this role. When we receive your application for this role, we will contact you to advise you of our process for other similar positions.

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We look forward to working with you.