Date: 12 Nov 2024
Location: Bluebell, Dublin 12, IE, D12 Y0HE
Category: IT
Job Type: Professionals
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a data curious QA Analyst to join our expanding IT team responsible for the development and maintenance of our data warehouse and related applications.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the team working closely with developers, data specialists and other QAs in a collaborative and agile working environment The QA Test Analyst will perform all testing activities required to ensure that the quality of software being released into production is of a consistently high standard.
They will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of tests in line with agreed plans and strategies.
Job Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the relevant IT and business stakeholders to identify requirements (functional and non-functional) for testing.
* Analyse requirements in the form of user stories, technical and functional specifications to ensure they are testable.
* Write concise and clear test approach documentation based on analysis of complex requirements.
* Develop comprehensive and well defined test cases and test scripts, ensuring traceability back to requirements
* Take ownership for any defects encountered, logging these clearly and liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure quick resolution.
* Providing metrics for all testing activities including planning, preparation, execution and defects.
* Providing post implementation support to system end-users.
Education
* Third Level Qualification in Computer Science / IT or relevant work experience.
* ISTQB foundation level certificate.
* MS/Azure certifications desirable.
Experiences
* A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a QA Analyst role with proven experience with ETL and database testing
* Strong experience with SQL and stored procedure testing with the ability to write SQL queries for testing purpose.
* A sound working knowledge of General Insurance products, processes and systems/platforms would be an advantage.
* Experience working with JIRA and Test Management tools such as TestRail, TestPro or Zephyr would be an advantage.
Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills to ensure projects are delivered to an accurate and high quality standard.
* Delivery focused and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Highly organized and structured approach to working.
* Excellent oral/written communication skills.
* A good working knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
* Proactive, willingness to take the initiative and associated responsibility.
MCC
This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role. This role sits within Pay Band C of FBD’s IT Function Pay band.
FBD is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer that considers applicants irrespective of their age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, sexual orientation, ability, disability and social circumstances.
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