Job Description
We are seeking an experienced QA/Test Engineer to join our team. This role is based in Cork and will service the needs of our clients.
* Develop and execute comprehensive suites of test plans and test cases with the development team.
* Contribute to improving the testing efforts, test frameworks, tools, and technologies.
* Evolve high-quality automated test solutions for functional, regression, and performance testing.
* Transfer knowledge and train other team members to enhance automation capabilities.
* Understand business terminology, practices, 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.
* Adhere to internal information security policies and procedures.
Technical Requirements
* 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 advantageous.
* Knowledge of MABL, Accessibility Insights or other UI ADA tools advantageous.
* Scrum / Agile experience.
* Experience of structured testing methods and techniques.
* Working knowledge of .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 Qualifications
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Ability to learn new business areas quickly.
* Technical degree or equivalent experience.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Desire to develop own knowledge by keeping abreast of testing tools and techniques, attending workshops, and reviewing technical publications.