Senior Automation Engineer

NETGEAR creates innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live through intelligent connectivity solutions.
Cork, Ireland
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Automation Engineer

NETGEAR is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join their Cork office in a hybrid role. This position is crucial in driving quality and efficiency across mobile application development lifecycle. The role combines technical leadership in test automation with a focus on mobile platforms (iOS/Android) and backend systems. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in QA automation or DevOps, with expertise in tools like Selenium, Appium, and CI/CD systems.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to architect and implement sophisticated test automation frameworks while mentoring junior team members. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and tools including Sonarqube, BrowserStack, and various API testing platforms. The role requires approximately two days per month in the Cork office, offering great flexibility.

NETGEAR provides an attractive benefits package including 35 days of vacation, comprehensive health insurance, generous pension contributions, and equity participation through ESPP. The company culture emphasizes innovation, performance, and collaborative success, guided by values like "Dare to Transform" and "Win It Together."

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior automation professional looking to make a significant impact in a company that's shaping the future of connectivity. You'll be part of a performance-driven team delivering world-class networking products while enjoying professional growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

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Responsibilities For Senior Automation Engineer

  • Architect, design, and implement advanced automated test suites for mobile applications and backend systems
  • Own and evolve automation infrastructure aligned with CI/CD practices
  • Implement and manage static code analysis using Sonarqube
  • Drive cross-platform testing efforts using tools like BrowserStack
  • Mentor and guide QA and automation engineers
  • Lead root cause analysis of test failures and bugs
  • Act as technical owner for automation modules and pipelines
  • Support mocking of services and APIs
  • Champion automation-first thinking and quality culture

Requirements For Senior Automation Engineer

Python
Java
Kotlin
TypeScript
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering with focus on QA automation or scripting/DevOps
  • Strong expertise in Selenium, Appium, XCTest, or Espresso
  • Deep familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment pipelines
  • Understanding of security best practices
  • Experience in building or scaling automated frameworks
  • Solid understanding of version control systems, particularly Git
  • Proficiency in Python, Swift, Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript
  • Experience in API testing
  • Knowledge of performance testing tools
  • Experience with DevOps practices

Benefits For Senior Automation Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
  • 35 days of vacation (including public holidays)
  • 100% covered private health insurance for you and dependents
  • Up to 12% employer contribution to Master Trust Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Learning & Development benefits including tuition reimbursement
  • Parking
  • Competitive compensation package including equity and bonus
  • Flexible hybrid working model

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