Job Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core valuesdriven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you.

Role Purpose

The Automated Testing Lead (Offshore – Mid-Level) is responsible for leading and coordinating automated testing activities for Oracle Cloud Enterprise Applications within Version 1’s Managed Services portfolio. Operating from the India Delivery Centre, the role focuses on automating regression testing for Oracle Cloud quarterly releases, ensuring system stability, quality, and risk reduction for live services. The role works closely with functional leads and consultants and acts as the offshore point of accountability for automated test script generation and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead offshore automated testing activities for Oracle Cloud Managed Services, with a primary focus on quarterly and monthly releases.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated regression test scripts using Katalon Studio (or equivalent automation tools).
• Own the offshore automated test backlog, coordinating script development, maintenance, and execution schedules.
• Execute automated test cycles aligned to Oracle quarterly release timelines and agreed customer schedules.
• Analyse test results, identify failures, and work with functional, technical, and environment teams to support defect triage and resolution.
• Ensure automated test assets remain aligned with configuration changes, quarterly updates, and new functionality.
• Produce clear test execution reports and dashboards for onshore leads and Service Delivery Managers.
• Support continuous improvement of automated testing coverage, prioritising high-risk and business-critical processes.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day direction to offshore testers contributing to automation activities.
• Ensure automated testing activities align with Version 1 testing standards, tooling, and governance frameworks.

Stakeholder Interaction

The role involves close collaboration with testing team, Environment and Release Managers, Oracle Cloud functional consultants, technical teams, and Managed Service Delivery Managers. Client interaction is typically facilitated via SDM’s, with the offshore lead providing detailed testing insight, execution status, and technical input as required.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience in automated testing for enterprise applications, ideally Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, EPM, or related platforms.
• Practical experience using Katalon Studio for test automation, or strong experience with similar tools such as Selenium, UFT, Tricentis Tosca, or Playwright.
• Experience automating regression testing in support of SaaS quarterly or frequent release cycles.
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks, test data management, and result analysis.
• Experience working with defect and test management tools such as JIRA, Zephyr, or equivalent.
• Ability to analyse test failures and work collaboratively with functional and technical teams to identify root causes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple test cycles and priorities concurrently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly in distributed and offshore delivery models.

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience leading or coordinating offshore automated testing teams.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud quarterly release impact assessments and regression planning.
• Experience integrating automated testing into release management or CI/CD pipelines.
• ISTQB Foundation or Test Automation certification.
• Experience working within managed services or BAU support models.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact Mayank.Singh@version1.com at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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