Test Engineer

Our Client is one of the country's largest software development organisations. Operating successfully in Cork City for the last 16 years, they employ a wide range of technologies including Mobile (iOS, Android, Windows), Java/JEE (with Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Apache Tomcat), Oracle 10i, Microsoft ASP and ASP.NET, C#, C++, and even Cobol. DSI provide Software, eCommerce, Infrastructure and Architecture consultancy and leading edge software solutions for a wide variety of US, EU and UK based clients in the insurance, healthcare, retail and public sector markets.

A vacancy now exists for a QA/Test Engineer to join a Development team, creating .NET and Java based applications, servicing the needs of a large US Health Insurance client. This roles will report to the Software Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

Create comprehensive Test Cases that cover all aspects of functionality in a Web based application.
Develop an understanding of client business terminology practice and procedures within a reasonable timeframe.
Develop knowledge of the client's business model to assist in Requirement validation.
Work closely with the Development team on a daily basis to ensure timely resolution of defects.
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 Web based 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.
Ensure that all assigned Development 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 creation 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 in an Agile Development environment.
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 of Software Test experience.
Strong testing background expected with experience writing test plans and test procedures.
Experience with Test Automation Tools, Visual Studio Team System (Test Edition), Selenium (WebDriver) or similar tools.
Experience in the use of Defect Tracking tools like Microsoft TFS.
Experience testing browser applications preferred

Desired Skills:

Be competent in the use of test automation tools to maximise productivity during the regression testing and smoke testing phases of the project.
Experience of structured testing methods and techniques.
Working knowledge of SQL and .NET and/or Java advantageous.
Ability to work independently as well as in an Agile Development team environment.

Personal Profile:

Technical degree or equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to learn new business areas quickly.
Desire to develop your own knowledge by keeping abreast of testing tools and techniques, attending workshops and reviewing technical publications.