QA/Test Engineer

ONE OF OUR PRESTIGIOUS CLIENTS IN CORK, IRELAND IS LOOKING FOR A QA/TEST ENGINEER FOR A FANTASTIC 3 MONTH CONTRACT.

As a QA/Test Engineer you will join a new dedicated QA team, servicing the needs of a leading client. These roles will initially report to the Test Lead.

Responsibilities:

- Create comprehensive test scripts that cover all aspects of functionality.
- Liaise with Business Analysts/Business Users if requirements are unclear.
- Execute system 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 database and verify resolution to ensure prompt closure of all defects.
- Work closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution of defects.
- Create and run automated tests and report results and metrics to management.
- Ensure that all assigned test tasks are run to agreed schedules and to an acceptable level of quality.
- Clearly articulate and communicate project testing status, and red/yellow flags, which might interfere with the achievement of project milestones.
- Contribute to the development of functional, regression, performance and load/stress test suites and adhere to the test methodologies used within the company.
- Assist in the day-to-day Test Team functions.
- Keep abreast of testing tools and techniques.
- Mentor new or less experienced team members of the development team so that they gain an understanding and working knowledge of the test process including defect tracking, test methodologies, automated test tools and release procedures.
- Be competent in the use of test automation tools to maximise productivity during the regression testing and performance testing phases of the project.
- You may be required to perform additional duties, not listed above, to support the testing function into the future.

Technical Profile:

- Must have 3+ cumulative years system-testing experience (not localisation) with particular emphasis on Web based testing.
- Strong testing background expected with experience writing test plans and test procedures.
- Experience with Regression, Integration and System level test execution.
- Experience with Test Automation Tools, Visual Studio Team System (Test Edition), HP Quick Test Professional, Selenium or similar tools.
- Some experience of performance testing and an understanding of this area
- Knowledge of Performance/load testing tools, LoadRunner, Grinder or similar.
- Experience in the use of Defect Tracking tools.
- Experience of VB Scripting or Visual Basic
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Experience testing browser applications

Desired Skills:

- Experience of structured testing methods and techniques.
- Full Software Development Lifecycle Experience.
- Working knowledge of SQL and .NET and/or Java advantageous.
- Test Qualification highly advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Experience in healthcare or retail systems is an advantage.

Personal Profile:

- Technical degree or equivalent experience.
- Articulate, confident, self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Innovative problem solver
- Desire to develop your own knowledge by keeping abreast of testing tools and techniques, attending workshops and reviewing technical publications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading corporation on a CONTRACT basis. If you fulfil the above criteria and would like to be considered for this exciting new position, please do not hesitate to apply within.