Lead Automation Engineer

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

• Specialization in multiple test automation tools like Eggplant/Playwright/Selenium automation & AI Tools for Automation
• Design, implement, execute and maintain test harnesses, testing frameworks for complex healthcare applications
• Communicate effectively with other Quality Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects and Business
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, build, and deployment issues
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code adhering to project standards
• Develop/Enhance the test automation framework and automation test scripts on different technology applications
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Contribute to quality initiatives and automation solutions
• Contribute to the development of QE technical documentation
• Leverage generative AI technologies to enhance QE capabilities
• Propose solutions in terms of automation framework for various technologies
• Identify and define automation solutions to address specific application requirements
• Take decisions in terms of key solutions for complex business functionality
• Propose best practices and share them across the team
• Define automation metrics based on project needs
• Propose automation process

You will be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• Hands‑on experience with at least one of the following tools:
  Eggplant, Playwright, or Selenium
• Experience using SDET, including significant experience in designing and architecting scalable automation frameworks
• Experience with API testing tools (manual and automation): SOAPUI and Postman or equivalent building test scenarios and acceptance tests
• Ability to use testing applications using mainstream technologies (GIT, Cucumber, Azure)
• Knowledge of Agile Testing fundamentals with solid concepts on shift‑left testing using ATDD
• Knowledge of test frameworks and their design patterns, including designing, developing, and maintaining test frameworks that enable efficient and effective quality assurance processes
• Understanding of CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) concepts, processes, and tools to enable efficient software release cycles and rapid delivery
• Expertise in Dev Ops practices, such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure automation. Knowledge of containerization technologies, version control systems, and build tools is important

• Experience working with Epic Systems
• Hands‑on development skills for developing test related products

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain…