About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
Requirements
About the role
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a QA Lead within the QA Team at Davy. This role is ideal for an experienced QA professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong quality mindset, capable of taking ownership of testing across multiple initiatives while driving continuous improvement in quality practices. They will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
In the role, the successful candidate will:
- Develop a deep understanding of the business domain, customer needs, and regulatory requirements within financial services.
- Act as the primary QA contact for both business and technical stakeholders.
- Define, shape, and continuously evolve the overall testing strategy and approach.
- Champion quality across the full software delivery lifecycle, ensuring testing is considered from the earliest stages of delivery.
- Drive process improvements and promote best practices across teams.
- Balance hands-on testing activities with leadership, mentoring, and strategic initiatives.
- Lead, coach, and support QA team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Review and analyse business requirements, technical specifications, and solution designs to ensure testability and quality.
- Identify and assess risks, prioritise testing efforts accordingly, and proactively communicate issues and mitigation strategies.
- Define, track, and report on quality metrics and release readiness indicators.
- Promote shift-left testing, test automation, quality engineering, and reusable test assets.
- Relational database query development using SQL, DB2, or equivalent query languages.
- Support the adoption of AI-enabled testing practices and innovative testing solutions.
- Contribute to automation initiatives using tools such as Rational Functional Tester (RFT), TestComplete, or equivalent technologies.
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
- 5+ years of experience in a Test Lead, QA Lead, or Test Manager role.
- Proven experience leading testing activities for mainframe-based systems and transformation programmes.
- Experience defining and implementing testing strategies across complex delivery environments.
- Strong understanding of test management, defect management, and quality assurance processes.
- Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
- Experience using industry-standard test management and defect-tracking tools.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Experience leading and managing QA resources across multiple projects and priorities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships across business and technology teams.
- Collaborative approach with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance hands-on delivery and quality leadership responsibilities.
Nice to Have
- Experience within financial services, wealth management, banking, trading, or fintech environments.
- Experience with large-scale business or transformation programmes.
- ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification.
- Experience with API and performance testing frameworks.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Benefits
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.
Davy Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Davy House, 49 Dawson Street, Dublin, Ireland
