We are seeking an
experienced QA/Test Engineer with Automation experience to join our QA Team. The role is based in
Cork servicing the needs of our clients. The
role will report to the Software Project Manager.
The
successful candidate will work with the development team in building and
executing comprehensive suites of test plans and test cases and will have a
minimum of 4 years’ commercial experience.
Responsibilities:
. Develop
and execute test plans and test cases to solve technical challenges and
shorten the test cycle through automation.
. Add to
our company’s testing efforts and improve the test frameworks, tools and
technologies.
. Contribute
and evolve high quality automated test solutions for functional,
regression and performance testing.
. Knowledge
transfer and cross train other team members to enhance the teams
automation capabilities.
. Develop
an understanding of client business terminology practice and procedures
within a reasonable timeframe. Provide
input as per best practice (estimating, designing, developing and executing
test procedures and test cases).
. Work
closely with the Development team on a daily basis.
. Liaise
with Product Owners/Business Analysts/Business Users if requirements are
unclear.
. Execute Test plans and Regression Test plans within agreed timescales and
standards.
. Test
complex areas of application(s) and use business knowledge to determine if
functionality is correct.
. Investigate
and document defects in a defect-tracking system and verify resolution to
ensure prompt closure of all defects.
. Clearly
articulate and communicate testing status, and red/yellow flags, which
might interfere with the achievement of QA milestones. Manage
priorities and set expectations when faced with multiple demanding tasks.
· . You may be required to perform additional duties, not listed
above, to support the testing function into the future
. Adhere to and
promote internal information security policies and procedures.
Technical Profile:
. Must have
4+ cumulative years of Software Test experience.
. Proven
track record using Industry Standard Test Automation Tools, Visual Studio
Team System (Test Edition), Selenium (WebDriver) or similar tools.
· . Good Working knowledge of SQL.
· . Automated Testing experience.
· . Scrum / Agile experience.
. Experience
of structured testing methods and techniques.
. Working
knowledge.Net advantageous.
. Strong
testing background expected with experience writing test plans and test
procedures.
. Experience
in the use of Defect Tracking tools like Microsoft TFS, Dev Ops, HP ALM.
. Experience testing business / enterprise applications.
Personal Profile:
. Ability to work independently as well as part
of team.
. Ability
to learn new business areas quickly.
. Technical degree or equivalent experience.
. Excellent
written and verbal English communication skills.
·
Desire to develop your own knowledge by keeping abreast of
testing tools and techniques, attending workshops and reviewing technical
publications.
· Please note this is a daily rate contract position.
Candidates who apply must be eligible to work in Ireland holding either EU
Citizenship or appropriate visa. Visa is required before applying
for this position. 8 West Consulting does not provide sponsorship for this role
