Automation Test Lead (2 Years Fixed Term Contract)

About Post Consult International (PCI)
PCI is a wholly owned subsidiary of An Post, providing specialist IT Strategy, Management and Development services across every aspect of An Post IT infrastructure. Alongside An Post IT staff, they collectively form the internal IT function known as Group Technology Services (GTS).
Role Purpose
This is an evolving and developing role and will change over time.
You'll be part of a high-performance team, maximising digital expertise to excel and grow your career, delivering quality on project(s) and deliverables at a fast pace.
You'll have the responsibility for leading Test Automation within An Post mentoring test teams through the process of reviewing and implementing new test automation methodologies and tools throughout the project(s). In addition, you will provide mentoring, guidance, and direction to the wider Quality Engineering team and development teams, in relation to test automation. You will foster a culture of excellence, inspiring others to propose innovative solutions to drive the automation strategy.
This is an evolving and developing lead role and may change over time. Initially, this role will have an emphasis on a Digital Domains, Products, Services with respect to Quality Engineering deliverables.
The principal responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and coordinate all automation testing initiatives, ensuring the integration of new methodologies and tools. Lead on Performance and Load testing and provide direction to test teams.
• Develop and own the Test Automation Core Framework, ensuring adherence to automation standards, which you will define and update.
• You will be a subject matter expert in test automation for both Quality Engineering and Developer teams – leading training initiatives and providing guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality engineering challenges throughout the development lifecycle and promptly report issues to management that could potentially impact major deadlines.
• Participate in Agile sprints, code reviews, and mentoring sessions, providing input on testability, quality risks and automation opportunities.
• Make operational testing decisions, including decisions on test coverage, sequencing, prioritisation, escalation and readiness for release-related QA activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to the approved scope of a design iteration, seeking authorization from stakeholders for any vital variations.
• Support the continuous improvement of testing practices by reviewing existing methods, identifying opportunities to improve test quality or efficiency, and embedding agreed changes within the testing team’s ways of working.
• Champion a customer-focused mind-set and maintain a keen eye for detail when assessing applications under test and infuse a quality-centric approach into product releases.
• Lead on process improvement within the Quality Engineering practice and drive new automation initiatives to implementation and adoption.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments, embedding automated testing into delivery pipelines where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation coverage, reduce manual testing effort and strengthen regression testing.
• Demonstrate An Post values and behaviours in your day-to-day work and address behaviour that supports/conflicts with them

The successful candidate will preferably have a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with proven experience as a Test Automation Lead. You will have 7+ years’ experience in test automation across a variety of environments and industries with in-depth knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Strong experience in implementing and maintaining Automated testing frameworks with Playwright and Typescript experience essential.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Typescript, NET Core, depending on the department needs) and development platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and MS Entity Framework.
• Experience with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Jira).
• Strong Experience in Performance and Load testing
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB are a plus.

Critical Competencies:(The following competencies are essential to the delivery of results and/or to superior performance in this role)

• Leadership
• Technical & Professional Knowledge
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Quality & Customer Focused

Salary
Salary range starting from €63,948 .Placement within the range reflects experience, skills, proficiency in the role, and internal alignment. Progression over time is linked to performance, development, and expansion in role scope.

Benefits

• Work Life Balance supports
• Direct Contribution Pension backed by generous Company funding
• A well-funded training programme
• A culture that focuses on employee wellbeing and career development
• Support schemes for health including Employee Assistance Plans for Wellness and Mental Health and other supports including vision care & a vaccination programme
• Occupational sick pay exceeding statutory minimum
• Employee discounts for a variety of An Post products & services
• State of the art headquarters

How to Apply?
We welcome all interested candidates to submit a detailed CV by 5.00pm on Monday 19th October 2026.
At An Post we appreciate the value that diversity brings and believe our workforce should be reflective of the customers and communities we serve. That is why we actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, membership of the Travelling community, or family status. We are committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at talent@anpost.ie.
About An Post
An Post is one of Ireland’s leading organisations, offering financial and postal services as well as being a trusted gateway to government services. We are transforming from the old world of traditional letters and cash to the new digital world of e-commerce parcels and financial services.
An Post’s core purpose — to act for the common good, improving the lives of people in Ireland, now and for generations to come — is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do. Corporate Social Responsibility plays a pivotal role at An Post as we focus on developing long-term sustainability. Diversity and Inclusion are also embedded in our strategy, as we continuously evolve to be representative of our employees and the communities we serve. Read more about our strategy and our progress today!