Tester - Ecommerce, SQL, Unix

TESTER - ECOMMERCE, SQL, UNIX

Testers should possess strong analytical and problem solving skills and have an eye for detail. We require a highly motivated individual with well-developed interpersonal skills. You will be leading a small team of testers, including off-shore resources, primarily focused on retail eCommerce sites. You will be involved in the preparation of test cases, test plans and will be required to execute tests both manually and where necessary using automated testing tools.

The applicant will be system testing on new projects and regression testing as part of on going site support for a number of clients.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

MANDATORY

- 3 years + System Testing experience.
- Experience of testing transactional eCommerce websites, ideally retail based.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills including experience of writing accurate and concise reports.
- Experience of liaising with customer and external third parties.
- Experience of querying databases using SQL.
- Full knowledge of the project life cycle and experience of various project development methodologies.
- Basic Knowledge of UNIX.

BENEFICIAL

- Retail sector, warehouse or fulfillment experience.
- Experience of using HP QuickTest or LoadRunner.
- Knowledge of the following technologies; Java, J2EE, DB2, DB Visualizer, SQL, XML, UNIX and MQ Series (IBM WebSphere Commerce would be good).
- Some exposure to pre-sales engagements and proposal writing.
- Experience of using SpiraTest.
- Experience of HTML, Flash and JavaScript.

Founded 23 years ago, Salmon is a highly innovative eCommerce digital agency, with an 'on-time, on-budget' approach to the design, development, implementation and management of complex commerce based projects. Salmon's services are increasingly embraced by the leading names in retail, wholesale and manufacturing. Customers like Argos, Halfords, Kiddicare, Morrisons and Selfridges continue to return to Salmon for its ability to build and integrate business-led systems that add measurable competitive value to eCommerce and multi channel operations and to their bottom line.

Salmon quickly understands the business vision, creates realistic project plans and efficiently delivers solutions to plan; based around a management process that removes risk from successful project roll-outs.  Which is why Salmon, through its offices in the United Kingdom, Australia and China, is able to ensure projects finish on schedule and deliver all the competitive, operational and financial advantages expected of them.