QA Analyst (Automation)
In this role, you will design, build, maintain, and execute automated test suites to ensure the reliability and performance of our betting and gaming platforms (web & mobile). You will work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA engineers to embed automation best-practices, improve test coverage, and accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts (UI, API, integration) using relevant frameworks and tools.
- Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans and test cases (manual + automated) based on business and technical requirements.
- Conduct functional, regression, exploratory, smoke, performance, and UAT testing; contribute automation where appropriate.
- Validate real-time odds changes, betting workflows, gaming mechanics, payment processing, and other platform functionalities.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, QA) to identify requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, anticipate risks, and ensure testability.
- Identify, log, track, and verify bugs; work with engineering to reproduce, prioritize, and resolve issues.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and work to decrease feedback loops.
- Support production deployment testing and post-release validation of features.
- Stay up-to-date with automation tools, frameworks, infrastructure; propose improvements to tooling, processes, and test practices.
- Mentor other QA team members in automation best practices.
- 3-5+ years in QA with a strong focus on test automation. Some of that time should ideally be in complex, regulated or real-time platforms (e.g. betting, gaming, finance). (required)
- Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript, C# etc.). (required)
- Experience with automation frameworks for UI (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, Serenity), API (e.g. Postman, REST Assured). (required)
- Knowledge of using (XCUITest for iOS and UiAutomator2 for android) mobile test automation framework. (required)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and version control (e.g. Git). (required)
- Experience in web debugging proxy tools like Charles, Fiddler, and MITM for logging HTTP/S traffic. (required)
- Experience in Automation Reporting using Extent PDF report, Spark report, Cucumber report. (required)
- Understanding of test design techniques, test data management, mock/stub services. (required)
- Experience with regulated environments or betting/gaming is highly beneficial. (preferred)
- Knowledge of odds, live data, responsible gaming / compliance helpful. (preferred)
- Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar). (required)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with shifting priorities and tight release cycles. (required)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with developers, product managers, and fellow QA engineers. (required)
- Exposure to performance or load testing is a plus. (nice-to-have)
- Experience with containerisation, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP). (nice-to-have)
- Experience in writing automation that is scalable, maintainable, and resilient. (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with security testing, performance testing tools, and best practices. (nice-to-have)
- Experience mentoring less experienced automation or manual QA. (nice-to-have)
BOYLE Sports is an international sports betting and gaming company, with an extensive online business and retail portfolio. Founded by John Boyle in 1982, the Irish family-owned firm has grown to become Ireland’s largest and most successful independently-owned bookmaker and has over 390 shops across Ireland and the UK. Its Head Office is located on the outskirts of Dundalk in the Republic of Ireland and the company currently employs over 2,700 employees across Ireland, the UK and Gibraltar. BOYLE Sports offers a world class betting and gaming experience with a ‘Customer First’ approach, committed to bringing customers closer to the action. Its mission is boosted by a rich sponsorship portfolio – the company is a proud principal sponsor of West Ham United Football Club and it stays at the heart of the action all year round by backing some of sport’s most prestigious events, including the Irish Grand National, the Irish Greyhound Derby and the World Grand Prix of Darts.
