Senior Test Automation Analyst

Hybrid - Dublin

Our talented people are creating the technology of the future. Tracsis is a leading provider of software, hardware, data analytics/GIS, and services for the rail, traffic data, and wider transport industries.

Here at Compass, we are committed to delivering innovative data-driven solutions that have real-world impact. As we continue to grow, we want to recruit people who want to work on meaningful projects across the Marine, Transport, Agriculture, Health, Environment sectors.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring high‑quality software delivery across complex systems.

With a strong background in functional testing, test automation, and data validation, you’ll work closely with development and business stakeholders in an Agile environment to design, execute, and continually improve robust testing solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys diving into requirements, improving quality standards, and leading by example within a collaborative testing function.

What you will do

Requirements analysis & test design
Analyse detailed user stories, business requirements, and acceptance criteria
Design comprehensive, well‑structured test cases and scenarios
Translate requirements into executable test cases using Gherkin syntax (BDD)

Test execution & quality assurance

Plan, execute, and validate functional tests across System Testing, Integration Testing, and API/Web Services
Ensure test outcomes align with expected business and technical requirements

Defect management & collaboration

Identify, log, and track defects using agreed processes and tooling
Work closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to support timely resolution

Test data & backend validation

Prepare, manage, and manipulate test data
Write complex SQL/PLSQL queries for backend data validation and verification

Automation & continuous improvement

Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts using industry‑standard tools and frameworks
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, coverage, and quality standards

You will have:

Previous experience in a Test Analyst or Senior QA role
Strong experience analysing requirements and writing test cases using Gherkin / Cucumber (BDD)
Proven experience with end‑to‑end testing across system, integration, and API layers
Solid backend testing skills with advanced SQL / PLSQL
Experience delivering testing within Agile / Scrum environments
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem‑solving ability
Confident working independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams
Experience working in enterprise environments with complex, integrated systems

Tools & technologies

You’ll have strong, hands‑on experience with many of the following:

Selenium– Web UI automation

Cucumber– BDD framework
TestNG
Maven– Build and dependency management
SQL Developer
Jira & XRAY– Test management and defect tracking
Confluence– Documentation and knowledge sharing
GitLab & SVN– Version control
Bamboo– CI/CD pipelines

Our Benefits

Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Udemy Licence for continuous learning and development
VHI Medical Healthcare
Enhanced Family Leave Policy
Two volunteering days per year
5% pension
Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps 

Our TA team are committed to responding to all candidates within a reasonable timeframe. 

The process: 

Call with our Talent Acquisition Team 
1 hour Technical and Competency based interview 
Next Steps

Our process is designed for us to understand your skills and experience and to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role, as well as the company.  

We are committed to building a diverse workforce. Even if you do not tick all the boxes, we would still love to hear from you! 
 
If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application and interview process do not hesitate to get in touch.  

Senior Automation Test Analyst

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