Tomas D'Arcy
Senior Automation Test Engineer
Dublin
Summary
Results-driven Automation Test Engineer with 12+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing test automation frameworks for web and enterprise applications. Adept at leveraging Selenium WebDriver, C#, Java, and BDD methodologies (Cucumber) to enhance software quality and reduce testing cycles. Proven track record of integrating CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) to ensure seamless automated testing processes. Certified Scrum Master, experienced in leading Agile teams, mentoring junior testers, and driving continuous improvement. Skilled in cross-browser compatibility testing, UAT coordination, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Passionate about developing scalable test strategies, reducing manual efforts, and maximizing efficiency across development cycles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior QA Automation Engineer
MarketAxess
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed and optimized Selenium-based automation frameworks, increasing test efficiency by 40% and expanding coverage.
- Implemented BDD test scenarios using Cucumber, improving collaboration between developers and QA teams.
- Enhanced CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing with Jenkins/GitLab, reducing deployment errors by 30%.
- Led test planning efforts, defining strategies and execution timelines to ensure high-quality software releases.
- Mentored junior testers, conducting code reviews and training sessions on automation best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve software defects efficiently, reducing bug resolution time by 25%.
Senior Automation Test Engineer /Automation Test Analyst
Axa Insurance
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented advanced automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, reducing manual testing efforts by 50%.
- Expanded test automation coverage, improving defect detection rates by 35% across multiple projects.
- Optimized code reusability, ensuring maintainability and scalability of automation scripts across teams.
- Mentored junior testers, fostering growth in automation expertise and best practices.
- Designed custom automation tools, addressing unique testing challenges and streamlining workflows.
- Maintained detailed project documentation, ensuring adherence to Agile development cycles and deadlines.
Senior Automation Test Engineer
Health Service Executive (HSE)
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Led automation initiatives for MyHealth Portal and PharmaVax Vaccination Portal, increasing test efficiency by 45%.
- Mentored junior testers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
- Developed custom automation scripts, reducing manual testing efforts by 50% and accelerating release cycles.
- Championed Agile best practices, improving collaboration and productivity across development teams.
- Ensured industry compliance, conducting rigorous system audits and assessments.
- Facilitated seamless product integrations, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance system interoperability.
- Managed releases and sprint cycles, ensuring timely delivery within Agile and Scrum frameworks.
- Conducted usability testing across Windows, Android, and iOS mobile devices, ensuring optimal user experience.
Senior Automation Test Engineer / Test Architect
Revenue Commissioners
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed automated test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver, reducing regression testing time by 40%.
- Conducted compatibility testing across browsers and mobile devices, ensuring seamless user experiences.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects efficiently, improving bug resolution speed by 30%.
- Integrated automated tests into Jenkins pipelines, supporting continuous integration and deployment.
- Mentored junior QA analysts, enhancing their skills in test design, execution, and troubleshooting.
- Streamlined testing processes using industry-standard tools like JUnit and TestNG, increasing efficiency.
- Contributed to Agile teams, assisting in planning, estimation, and execution of QA activities.
- Maintained documentation of testing procedures for developers and future use, ensuring consistency.
Automation Test Engineer / Scrum Master
ICON Plc
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Led defect tracking and resolution, ensuring timely updates to stakeholders and improving issue resolution speed by 30%.
- Implemented data-driven testing, enhancing validation efficiency across multiple test scenarios.
- Optimized resource utilization by developing robust automation frameworks, reducing manual testing efforts by 40%.
- Conducted root cause analyses, identifying bottlenecks and improving system performance.
- Enhanced software quality through automated test plans, increasing test coverage by 35%.
- Performed API testing using Postman, ensuring system integrity and seamless integrations.
- Automated repetitive tasks with Selenium WebDriver, Java, and TestNG, accelerating test execution.
- Improved test execution speed with parallel testing via Selenium Grid, reducing test cycle time by 25%.
- Led Scrum activities, ensuring effective communication and transparency across teams.
- Designed custom Scrum boards, improving task tracking and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with Product Owners, refining requirements to align with business goals and user needs.
Skills
Test Automation Frameworks – Expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, and Playwright
Programming Languages – Proficient in C#, Java, Python for automation scripting
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) – Skilled in Cucumber and SpecFlow for writing test scenarios
CI/CD Integration – Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated testing pipelines
API Testing – Hands-on experience with Postman, REST Assured for validating APIs
Database Testing – Strong SQL skills for backend validation
Cross-Browser & Mobile Testing – Ensuring compatibility across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android, iOS
Performance Testing – Familiarity with JMeter for load and stress testing
Timeline
Senior QA Automation Engineer - MarketAxess
08.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Automation Test Engineer /Automation Test Analyst - Axa Insurance
07.2021 - 08.2023
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst
04-2019
Open University - Master of Science, Computer Science
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Automation Test Engineer - Health Service Executive (HSE)
01.2018 - 02.2023
Senior Automation Test Engineer / Test Architect - Revenue Commissioners
11.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Scrum Master
06-2016
Automation Test Engineer / Scrum Master - ICON Plc
03.2016 - 10.2016
ISTQB Foundation Level
10-2014
Politechnika Slaska - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science And Programming
06.1995 - 06.1999
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
06.1995 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Computer Science
01.2019 - 01.2020
Certification
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst