Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.
We are seeking a highly skilled Manual and Automated Software Test Engineer to join our team. As a pivotal member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications through both manual and automated testing methodologies.
The Role
* Develop and execute manual test plans as well as automated test scripts to verify the functionality, performance and reliability of applications.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design comprehensive test plans.
* Create and maintain test data sets to support various testing scenarios, including positive and negative test cases.
* Implement and maintain automated test frameworks, leveraging tools such as Selenium, TestNG or similar technologies.
* Identify, analyze and report software defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
* Continuously monitor and improve test coverage and test efficiency through automation.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
* Collaborate with developers and business analysts to enhance testability and quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
* Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in automated testing and integration testing methodologies.
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to the overall improvement of the testing process
What You Offer
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Must have experience with Salesforce CRM, Azure, and GIT.
* 2+ years of experience in manual and automated software testing.
* Proficiency in tools such as Selenium, TestNG, or similar.
* Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Hybrid
What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.
Company
Unum